Lake levels
Pine Flat Lake, CA
- water level
- 747.52 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +3.57 ft
- 30-day change
- +5.22 ft
- 1-year change
- -27.39 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- +0.45 ft
- 7-day change
- +3.57 ft
- 30-day change
- +5.22 ft
- 1-year change
- -27.39 ft
- Record high
- 951.13 ft
In brief
Pine Flat Lake stood at 747.52 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 67% of October readings since 1991.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 747.52 ft |
|---|---|
| Flood pool | 951.50 ft |
| Record high | 951.13 ft (2017-06-28) |
| Record low | 661.28 ft (1992-09-29) |
| Average of all readings | 828.96 ft |
| Data span | 35 years (13,065 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Pine Flat Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Pine Flat Lake sits at 747.52 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 5.22 ft.
What is the water level at Pine Flat Lake today?
The most recent reading at Pine Flat Lake is 747.52 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 Pine Flat Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Pine Flat Lake in our records is 951.13 ft on 2017-06-28. The lowest is 661.28 ft on 1992-09-29. Our record covers about 35 years of readings.
Is Pine Flat Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 33% 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 Pine Flat Lake changing 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. Pine Flat Lake has risen 5.22 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 Pine Flat Lake changed over the past year?
Pine Flat Lake is -27.39 ft compared with this date last year (747.52 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 35 years, with a record high of 951.13 ft and a record low of 661.28 ft.
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Quote this reading
Pine Flat Lake stood at 747.52 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 67% of October readings since 1991.
Download the full record
pine-flat-lake-ca-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Pine Flat Lake water level, 1991 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ca/pine-flat-lake/, 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.