Calaveras Reservoir Water Level
California · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
723.66 ft
Calaveras Reservoir is current reading available and falling (-2.85 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +0.00 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15
Where Calaveras Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.00 ft
7-day change
-2.85 ft
30-day change
-3.64 ft
1-year change
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Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Calaveras Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 723.66 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 731.44 ft (2026-04-17) |
| Record low | 723.66 ft (2026-08-14) |
| Average of all readings | 728.23 ft |
| Data span | 0.3 years (121 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Calaveras Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-15, Calaveras Reservoir sits at 723.66 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 3.64 ft.
What is the water level at Calaveras Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 723.66 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 Calaveras Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 731.44 ft on 2026-04-17. The lowest is 723.66 ft on 2026-08-14. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.
Why is Calaveras Reservoir 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. Calaveras Reservoir has fallen 3.64 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Calaveras Reservoir 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 731.44 ft and a record low of 723.66 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.