Don Pedro Reservoir Water Level
California · Tuolumne River
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Water level history
About Don Pedro Reservoir
Don Pedro Reservoir is a reservoir on the Tuolumne River in California, operated by Turlock & Modesto ID. Its full summer pool sits at 830 ft above sea level. Live water levels come from California's Department of Water Resources (CDEC) and update daily.
Understanding Don Pedro Reservoir's water level
"Full pool" is the elevation Turlock & Modesto ID targets when Don Pedro Reservoir is completely filled — 830 feet above sea level. Reservoirs like Don Pedro Reservoir fill from winter storms and spring snowmelt toward 830 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 Don Pedro Reservoir 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 Don Pedro Reservoir, 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.
Don Pedro Reservoir — frequently asked
What is the current water level of Don Pedro Reservoir?
The gauge at the top of this page shows Don Pedro Reservoir's current elevation in feet above sea level, updated from California's Department of Water Resources (CDEC).
What is full pool for Don Pedro Reservoir?
Don Pedro Reservoir's full summer pool is 830 feet above sea level. Levels are typically drawn down below that in winter for flood storage.
Who manages Don Pedro Reservoir?
Don Pedro Reservoir is operated by Turlock & Modesto ID on the Tuolumne River.
Where is Don Pedro Reservoir located?
Don Pedro Reservoir is in California, on the Tuolumne River.
Why is Don Pedro Reservoir low right now?
Reservoir levels fall during dry spells and seasonal drawdown — when Turlock & Modesto ID 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 Don Pedro Reservoir?
The recent record high and low elevations are shown in the stats on this page, computed from the available published history for Don Pedro Reservoir.
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