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California Lake Levels

Current water level for 52 lakes and reservoirs in California, updated daily from public agency data.

California lake register

Alphabetical current readings from public water agencies

Lake / reservoirLake / reservoirCurrent levelLevel7-day change7-day
Alisal Reservoir597.76 ft597.8 ft-0.11 ft-0.1 ft
Beardsley Lake3335.56 ft3335.6 ft-4.17 ft-4.2 ft
Black Butte Lake433.69 ft433.7 ft-2.72 ft-2.7 ft
Boca Reservoir5570.09 ft5570.1 ft-3.30 ft-3.3 ft
Cachuma Lake742.88 ft742.9 ft-0.33 ft-0.3 ft
Calaveras Reservoir723.41 ft723.4 ft-0.64 ft-0.6 ft
Camanche Reservoir224.57 ft224.6 ft-0.72 ft-0.7 ft
Cherry Lake4683.30 ft4683.3 ft+0.42 ft+0.4 ft
Clear Lake Reservoir4522.97 ft4523.0 ft-0.07 ft-0.1 ft
Clear Lake Reservoir West Lobe4523.12 ft4523.1 ft-0.10 ft-0.1 ft
Don Pedro Reservoir785.31 ft785.3 ft-0.95 ft-0.9 ft
Donnell Lake4788.58 ft4788.6 ft-6.56 ft-6.6 ft
Donner Lake5932.75 ft5932.8 ft-0.13 ft-0.1 ft
El Capitan Reservoir638.29 ft638.3 ft+0.34 ft+0.3 ft
Folsom Lake404.22 ft404.2 ft-1.56 ft-1.6 ft
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir3761.41 ft3761.4 ft-2.87 ft-2.9 ft
Independence Lake6945.83 ft6945.8 ft-0.22 ft-0.2 ft
Indian Valley Reservoir1458.23 ft1458.2 ft-0.15 ft-0.1 ft
Isabella Lake2555.74 ft2555.7 ft-0.68 ft-0.7 ft
Keswick Reservoir582.54 ft582.5 ft-1.02 ft-1.0 ft
Lake Berryessa428.11 ft428.1 ft-0.35 ft-0.3 ft
Lake Eleanor4648.03 ft4648.0 ft-1.19 ft-1.2 ft
Lake Kaweah598.84 ft598.8 ft-0.77 ft-0.8 ft
Lake McClure778.56 ft778.6 ft-2.80 ft-2.8 ft
Lake Mendocino729.36 ft729.4 ft-1.47 ft-1.5 ft
Lake Natoma123.05 ft123.0 ft+0.25 ft+0.2 ft
Lake Oroville743.45 ft743.5 ft-4.07 ft-4.1 ft
Lake Piru1024.91 ft1024.9 ft-4.65 ft-4.7 ft
Lake Tahoe6226.73 ft6226.7 ft-0.13 ft-0.1 ft
Lewiston Lake1901.60 ft1901.6 ft+0.08 ft+0.1 ft
Los Banos Reservoir296.00 ft296.0 ft+0.00 ft+0.0 ft
Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir271.83 ft271.8 ft+0.23 ft+0.2 ft
Mariposa Reservoir365.47 ft365.5 ft-0.31 ft-0.3 ft
Millerton Lake505.06 ft505.1 ft+1.21 ft+1.2 ft
Nacimiento Reservoir742.41 ft742.4 ft-0.39 ft-0.4 ft
New Bullards Bar Reservoir1888.37 ft1888.4 ft-2.56 ft-2.6 ft
New Hogan Lake666.94 ft666.9 ft-0.52 ft-0.5 ft
New Melones Lake1005.07 ft1005.1 ft-0.87 ft-0.9 ft
Pilarcitos Lake677.35 ft677.4 ft-0.32 ft-0.3 ft
Pine Flat Lake747.52 ft747.5 ft+3.57 ft+3.6 ft
Prosser Creek Reservoir5713.29 ft5713.3 ft-1.98 ft-2.0 ft
San Andreas Lake444.25 ft444.2 ft-0.08 ft-0.1 ft
San Antonio Reservoir737.90 ft737.9 ft-0.13 ft-0.1 ft
San Vicente Reservoir650.46 ft650.5 ft-0.46 ft-0.5 ft
Shasta Lake978.61 ft978.6 ft-1.72 ft-1.7 ft
Spring Creek Reservoir729.82 ft729.8 ft+0.59 ft+0.6 ft
Stampede Reservoir5920.91 ft5920.9 ft-0.23 ft-0.2 ft
Success Lake592.58 ft592.6 ft-2.52 ft-2.5 ft
Trinity Lake2316.02 ft2316.0 ft-1.20 ft-1.2 ft
Tulloch Reservoir500.00 ft500.0 ft-3.16 ft-3.2 ft
Vail Lake1417.33 ft1417.3 ft-0.01 ft-0.0 ft
Whiskeytown Lake1208.74 ft1208.7 ft+0.12 ft+0.1 ft

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California lake levels: common questions

Are California lakes low right now?

2 of the 28 California lakes with enough history to compare are in the bottom quarter of their own October record. That seasonal comparison matters more than the raw level: reservoirs are drawn down on a schedule, so a lake several feet below full pool in October may still be entirely normal for the date.

Which California lake has changed most this week?

Pine Flat Lake has risen the most, +3.57 ft over seven days, and Donnell Lake has fallen the most at -6.56 ft.

How often do California lake levels update?

Each gauge publishes on its own schedule. Most report at least daily, some hourly. This page is rebuilt every day from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Geological Survey, and the number on an individual lake's page refreshes again in your browser when the agency posts a newer reading. Readings are provisional and can be revised.