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Spring Creek Reservoir, CA

water level
729.82 ft
Condition
Below average for this time of year
7-day change
+0.59 ft
30-day change
-18.31 ft
1-year change
-15.37 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Since yesterday
+0.06 ft
7-day change
+0.59 ft
30-day change
-18.31 ft
1-year change
-15.37 ft
Record high
765.47 ft

In brief

Spring Creek Reservoir stood at 729.82 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 64% of October readings since 2021.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

725732738745751SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 748.13LOW 728.13729.82 ft

Records and averages

Current level729.82 ft
Record high765.47 ft (2026-01-06)
Record low699.72 ft (2024-09-19)
Average of all readings735.73 ft
Data span5 years (1,999 readings)

Level schematic

697715733750768PUBLISHED HIGH 765.47 ft729.82 ftPUBLISHED LOW 699.72 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Spring Creek Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Spring Creek Reservoir sits at 729.82 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 18.31 ft.

What is the water level at Spring Creek Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Spring Creek Reservoir is 729.82 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 Spring Creek Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Spring Creek Reservoir in our records is 765.47 ft on 2026-01-06. The lowest is 699.72 ft on 2024-09-19. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.

Is Spring Creek Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 36% 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 Spring Creek Reservoir 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. Spring Creek Reservoir has fallen 18.31 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 Spring Creek Reservoir changed over the past year?

Spring Creek Reservoir is -15.37 ft compared with this date last year (729.82 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 765.47 ft and a record low of 699.72 ft.

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Spring Creek Reservoir stood at 729.82 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 64% of October readings since 2021.

From the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

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spring-creek-reservoir-ca-water-level-history.csv

1,999 readings, Apr 19, 2021 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 37 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Spring Creek Reservoir water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ca/spring-creek-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All California lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.