Lake Berryessa Water Level
California · Putah Creek
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Water level history
About Lake Berryessa
Lake Berryessa is a reservoir on the Putah Creek in California, operated by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. It's famous for the “Glory Hole” spillway. Its full summer pool sits at 440 ft above sea level. Live water levels come from California's Department of Water Resources (CDEC) and update daily.
Understanding Lake Berryessa's water level
"Full pool" is the elevation U.S. Bureau of Reclamation targets when Lake Berryessa is completely filled — 440 feet above sea level. Reservoirs like Lake Berryessa fill from winter storms and spring snowmelt toward 440 ft, then get drawn down through the dry season to supply cities and farms — so sitting below full pool by late summer is expected, not a warning sign.
Expect Lake Berryessa to climb through winter and spring, peak around early summer, and fall through the dry summer and autumn as water is released downstream. A wet, snowy winter can raise it dramatically; a drought year can leave it low well into the next season.
The recent high and low above are drawn from the published history available for Lake Berryessa, so they show how today compares over that record rather than an all-time extreme. The 12-month and 5-year chart views make the trend and the lake's usual seasonal shape easy to see.
Lake Berryessa — frequently asked
What is the current water level of Lake Berryessa?
The gauge at the top of this page shows Lake Berryessa's current elevation in feet above sea level, updated from California's Department of Water Resources (CDEC).
What is full pool for Lake Berryessa?
Lake Berryessa's full summer pool is 440 feet above sea level. Levels are typically drawn down below that in winter for flood storage.
Who manages Lake Berryessa?
Lake Berryessa is operated by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on the Putah Creek.
Where is Lake Berryessa located?
Lake Berryessa is in California, on the Putah Creek.
Why is Lake Berryessa low right now?
Reservoir levels fall during dry spells and seasonal drawdown — when U.S. Bureau of Reclamation lowers the pool for flood storage, power, or water supply — and recover after rain and snowmelt. The history chart above shows the recent trend.
What are the record high and low levels for Lake Berryessa?
The recent record high and low elevations are shown in the stats on this page, computed from the available published history for Lake Berryessa.
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