LOWER CRYSTAL SPRINGS Reservoir Water Level
California · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
273.16 ft
LOWER CRYSTAL SPRINGS Reservoir is current reading available and falling (-0.27 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +0.05 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15
Where LOWER CRYSTAL SPRINGS Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.05 ft
7-day change
-0.27 ft
30-day change
-1.83 ft
1-year change
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Last 30 days
Last 12 months
LOWER CRYSTAL SPRINGS Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 273.16 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 277.51 ft (2026-04-28) |
| Record low | 273.08 ft (2026-08-12) |
| Average of all readings | 275.98 ft |
| Data span | 0.3 years (120 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is LOWER CRYSTAL SPRINGS Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-15, LOWER CRYSTAL SPRINGS Reservoir sits at 273.16 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.83 ft.
What is the water level at LOWER CRYSTAL SPRINGS Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 273.16 ft (2026-08-15), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest LOWER CRYSTAL SPRINGS Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 277.51 ft on 2026-04-28. The lowest is 273.08 ft on 2026-08-12. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.
Why is LOWER CRYSTAL SPRINGS 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. LOWER CRYSTAL SPRINGS Reservoir has fallen 1.83 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has LOWER CRYSTAL SPRINGS Reservoir changed over the past year?
Year-over-year comparison is not available for this lake yet. The full-history chart above covers 0.3 years, with a record high of 277.51 ft and a record low of 273.08 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All California lake levels.