Lake levels
New Bullards Bar Reservoir, CA
- water level
- 1888.37 ft
- Condition
- Above average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -2.56 ft
- 30-day change
- -11.65 ft
- 1-year change
- +11.13 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.35 ft
- 7-day change
- -2.56 ft
- 30-day change
- -11.65 ft
- 1-year change
- +11.13 ft
- Record high
- 1957.27 ft
In brief
New Bullards Bar Reservoir stood at 1,888.37 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is higher than 79% of October readings since 1986.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1888.37 ft |
|---|---|
| Flood pool | 1956.00 ft |
| Record high | 1957.27 ft (1995-06-28) |
| Record low | 1780.66 ft (2015-12-09) |
| Average of all readings | 1891.12 ft |
| Data span | 39 years (14,558 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is New Bullards Bar Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, New Bullards Bar Reservoir sits at 1888.37 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 11.65 ft.
What is the water level at New Bullards Bar Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at New Bullards Bar Reservoir is 1888.37 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest New Bullards Bar Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for New Bullards Bar Reservoir in our records is 1957.27 ft on 1995-06-28. The lowest is 1780.66 ft on 2015-12-09. Our record covers about 39 years of readings.
Is New Bullards Bar Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 79% of them, which we classify as above average for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.
Why is New Bullards Bar Reservoir low right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. New Bullards Bar Reservoir has fallen 11.65 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly.
How much has New Bullards Bar Reservoir changed over the past year?
New Bullards Bar Reservoir is +11.13 ft compared with this date last year (1888.37 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 39 years, with a record high of 1957.27 ft and a record low of 1780.66 ft.
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Quote this reading
New Bullards Bar Reservoir stood at 1,888.37 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is higher than 79% of October readings since 1986.
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new-bullards-bar-reservoir-ca-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “New Bullards Bar Reservoir water level, 1986 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ca/new-bullards-bar-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All California lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.