Lake levels
New Melones Lake, CA
- water level
- 1005.07 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.87 ft
- 30-day change
- -3.42 ft
- 1-year change
- -10.68 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- -0.12 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.87 ft
- 30-day change
- -3.42 ft
- 1-year change
- -10.68 ft
- Record high
- 1061.52 ft
In brief
New Melones Lake stood at 1,005.07 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 63% of October readings since 2021.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1005.07 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1061.52 ft (2024-06-07) |
| Record low | 874.62 ft (2022-11-01) |
| Average of all readings | 997.90 ft |
| Data span | 5 years (2,000 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is New Melones Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, New Melones Lake sits at 1005.07 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 3.42 ft.
What is the water level at New Melones Lake today?
The most recent reading at New Melones Lake is 1005.07 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest New Melones Lake has ever been?
The highest level for New Melones Lake in our records is 1061.52 ft on 2024-06-07. The lowest is 874.62 ft on 2022-11-01. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.
Is New Melones Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 37% of them, which we classify as below 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 Melones Lake 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 Melones Lake has fallen 3.42 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directly.
How much has New Melones Lake changed over the past year?
New Melones Lake is -10.68 ft compared with this date last year (1005.07 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 1061.52 ft and a record low of 874.62 ft.
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Quote this reading
New Melones Lake stood at 1,005.07 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 63% of October readings since 2021.
Download the full record
new-melones-lake-ca-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “New Melones Lake water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ca/new-melones-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All California lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.