Clear Lake Reservoir West Lobe Water Level

California · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

4524.22 ft

Clear Lake Reservoir West Lobe is above average for this time of year and falling (-0.29 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.04 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 69% of August readings on record

Where Clear Lake Reservoir West Lobe sits historically

TODAY 4524.22 ftRECORD LOW4519.67 ft2022-11-30RECORD HIGH4530.04 ft2025-04-30

Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.5-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.04 ft

7-day change

-0.29 ft

30-day change

-1.07 ft

1-year change

-2.87 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-154524.1–4525.4 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-144523.8–4528.0 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.5 years)

2021-02-204518.4–4531.3 ft2026-08-13

Clear Lake Reservoir West Lobe records and averages

Current level4524.22 ft
Record high4530.04 ft (2025-04-30)
Record low4519.67 ft (2022-11-30)
Average of all readings4524.12 ft
Data span5.5 years (2,000 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Clear Lake Reservoir West Lobe full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Clear Lake Reservoir West Lobe sits at 4524.22 ft, which is above average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.07 ft.

What is the water level at Clear Lake Reservoir West Lobe today?

The most recent reading is 4524.22 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 West Lobe has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 4530.04 ft on 2025-04-30. The lowest is 4519.67 ft on 2022-11-30. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.

Is Clear Lake Reservoir West Lobe low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 69% 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 West 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 West Lobe has fallen 1.07 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 West Lobe changed over the past year?

The level is -2.87 ft compared with this date last year (4524.22 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 4530.04 ft and a record low of 4519.67 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.