Lake levels
Los Banos Reservoir, CA
- water level
- 296.00 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 1-year change
- -3.46 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 1-year change
- -3.46 ft
- Record high
- 349.98 ft
In brief
Los Banos Reservoir stood at 296.00 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 100% of October readings since 1998.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Last 12 months
Full history (28 years)
Sampled for legibility. The exact record high and low are in the table below.
Records and averages
| Current level | 296.00 ft |
|---|---|
| Flood pool | 353.50 ft |
| Record high | 349.98 ft (2001-08-07) |
| Record low | 296.00 ft (2026-07-30) |
| Average of all readings | 324.31 ft |
| Data span | 28 years (10,156 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Los Banos Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Los Banos Reservoir sits at 296.00 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has held steady 0.00 ft.
What is the water level at Los Banos Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Los Banos Reservoir is 296.00 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Los Banos Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Los Banos Reservoir in our records is 349.98 ft on 2001-08-07. The lowest is 296.00 ft on 2026-07-30. Our record covers about 28 years of readings.
Is Los Banos Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 0% of them, which we classify as low 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 Los Banos Reservoir changing 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. Los Banos Reservoir has held steady 0.00 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly.
How much has Los Banos Reservoir changed over the past year?
Los Banos Reservoir is -3.46 ft compared with this date last year (296.00 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 28 years, with a record high of 349.98 ft and a record low of 296.00 ft.
Download and cite
Quote this reading
Los Banos Reservoir stood at 296.00 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 100% of October readings since 1998.
Download the full record
los-banos-reservoir-ca-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Los Banos Reservoir water level, 1998 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ca/los-banos-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All California lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.