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Keswick Reservoir, CA

water level
582.54 ft
Condition
Below average for this time of year
7-day change
-1.02 ft
30-day change
-0.50 ft
1-year change
-1.58 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Since yesterday
+0.16 ft
7-day change
-1.02 ft
30-day change
-0.50 ft
1-year change
-1.58 ft
Record high
586.52 ft

In brief

Keswick Reservoir stood at 582.54 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 65% of October readings since 2021.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

579.8581.2582.6584.0585.4SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 584.79LOW 580.42582.54 ft

Records and averages

Current level582.54 ft
Record high586.52 ft (2021-07-16)
Record low575.68 ft (2025-01-14)
Average of all readings582.81 ft
Data span5 years (2,000 readings)

Level schematic

575.2578.2581.1584.0587.0PUBLISHED HIGH 586.52 ft582.54 ftPUBLISHED LOW 575.68 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Keswick Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Keswick Reservoir sits at 582.54 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.50 ft.

What is the water level at Keswick Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Keswick Reservoir is 582.54 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Keswick Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Keswick Reservoir in our records is 586.52 ft on 2021-07-16. The lowest is 575.68 ft on 2025-01-14. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.

Is Keswick Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 35% of them, which we classify as below 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 Keswick 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. Keswick Reservoir has fallen 0.50 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 Keswick Reservoir changed over the past year?

Keswick Reservoir is -1.58 ft compared with this date last year (582.54 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 586.52 ft and a record low of 575.68 ft.

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Keswick Reservoir stood at 582.54 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 65% of October readings since 2021.

From the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

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keswick-reservoir-ca-water-level-history.csv

2,000 readings, Apr 19, 2021 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 37 KB.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All California lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.