
Lake levels
Lake Eleanor, CA
- water level
- 4648.03 ft
- Condition
- Falling
- 7-day change
- -1.19 ft
- 30-day change
- -4.66 ft
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
- 7-day change
- -1.19 ft
- 30-day change
- -4.66 ft
- Average
- 4654.66 ft
In brief
Lake Eleanor stood at 4,648.03 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Last 30 days
Last 177 days
Level and data on file
| Current level | 4648.03 ft |
|---|---|
| Data span | 177 days, since 2026-04-20 (88 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Eleanor full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Lake Eleanor sits at 4648.03 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 4.66 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Eleanor today?
The most recent reading at Lake Eleanor is 4648.03 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
How much has Lake Eleanor moved recently?
Readings for Lake Eleanor run from 4648.03 ft to 4659.69 ft over the 177 days on file, which begin 2026-04-20. That window is shorter than a year, so neither end is a record for the lake. A lake's range includes a full seasonal cycle, and this gauge has not yet published one.
Why is Lake Eleanor 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. Lake Eleanor has fallen 4.66 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Lake Eleanor changed over the past year?
Year-over-year comparison is not available for Lake Eleanor yet. The published series on this page covers 177 days, from 4648.03 ft to 4659.69 ft. That is not long enough to describe the lake's historical range.
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Quote this reading
Lake Eleanor stood at 4,648.03 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
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lake-eleanor-ca-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Eleanor water level, 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ca/lake-eleanor/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All California lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.