Clear Lake Reservoir East Lobe Water Level
California · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
4524.13 ft
Clear Lake Reservoir East Lobe is above average for this time of year and falling (-0.20 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.03 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 72% of August readings on record
Where Clear Lake Reservoir East Lobe sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.5-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.03 ft
7-day change
-0.20 ft
30-day change
-1.02 ft
1-year change
-2.90 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.5 years)
Clear Lake Reservoir East Lobe records and averages
| Current level | 4524.13 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 4529.99 ft (2025-04-27) |
| Record low | 4517.66 ft (2021-08-07) |
| Average of all readings | 4524.31 ft |
| Data span | 5.5 years (2,000 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Clear Lake Reservoir East Lobe full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Clear Lake Reservoir East Lobe sits at 4524.13 ft, which is above average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.02 ft.
What is the water level at Clear Lake Reservoir East Lobe today?
The most recent reading is 4524.13 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Clear Lake Reservoir East Lobe has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 4529.99 ft on 2025-04-27. The lowest is 4517.66 ft on 2021-08-07. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.
Is Clear Lake Reservoir East Lobe low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 72% of them — above 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 Clear Lake Reservoir East Lobe 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. Clear Lake Reservoir East Lobe has fallen 1.02 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 Clear Lake Reservoir East Lobe changed over the past year?
The level is -2.90 ft compared with this date last year (4524.13 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 4529.99 ft and a record low of 4517.66 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All California lake levels.