Beardsley Lake Water Level

California · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey

3356.07 ft

Beardsley Lake is current reading available and falling (-6.23 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.82 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-15

Where Beardsley Lake sits historically

TODAY 3356.07 ftRECORD LOW3356.07 ft2026-08-15RECORD HIGH3396.09 ft2026-06-15

Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.82 ft

7-day change

-6.23 ft

30-day change

-23.19 ft

1-year change

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Last 30 days

2026-07-163353.3–3382.0 ft2026-08-15

Last 12 months

2026-04-173351.3–3400.9 ft2026-08-15

Beardsley Lake records and averages

Current level3356.07 ft
Record high3396.09 ft (2026-06-15)
Record low3356.07 ft (2026-08-15)
Average of all readings3383.58 ft
Data span0.3 years (121 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Beardsley Lake full right now?

As of 2026-08-15, Beardsley Lake sits at 3356.07 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 23.19 ft.

What is the water level at Beardsley Lake today?

The most recent reading is 3356.07 ft (2026-08-15), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Beardsley Lake has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 3396.09 ft on 2026-06-15. The lowest is 3356.07 ft on 2026-08-15. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.

Why is Beardsley 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. Beardsley Lake has fallen 23.19 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Beardsley Lake changed over the past year?

Year-over-year comparison is not available for this lake yet. The full-history chart above covers 0.3 years, with a record high of 3396.09 ft and a record low of 3356.07 ft.

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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All California lake levels.