New Bullards Bar Reservoir Water Level
California · North Yuba River
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Water level history
About New Bullards Bar Reservoir
New Bullards Bar Reservoir is a reservoir on the North Yuba River in California, operated by Yuba Water Agency. Its full summer pool sits at 1956 ft above sea level. Live water levels come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CWMS) and update hourly.
Understanding New Bullards Bar Reservoir's water level
"Full pool" is the elevation Yuba Water Agency targets when New Bullards Bar Reservoir is completely filled — 1956 feet above sea level. That is the elevation New Bullards Bar Reservoir reaches at the top of a good runoff year, not a level it is held at. Reservoirs like this one fill from winter storms and snowmelt and are then drawn down deliberately through the dry season, so the gap between today's reading and 1956 ft is normally the season rather than a shortage. Judge it against the same week last year, not against full.
New Bullards Bar Reservoir climbs through winter and spring as storms and snowmelt come off the mountains, peaks around late spring, and falls steadily through summer and autumn as water goes downstream and flood space is reopened for the next winter. A wet winter can raise it dramatically; the low point almost always lands in autumn regardless.
The recent high and low above are drawn from the published history available for New Bullards Bar 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.
New Bullards Bar Reservoir — frequently asked
What is the current water level of New Bullards Bar Reservoir?
The gauge at the top of this page shows New Bullards Bar Reservoir's current elevation in feet above sea level, updated from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CWMS).
What is full pool for New Bullards Bar Reservoir?
New Bullards Bar Reservoir's full summer pool is 1956 feet above sea level. Levels are typically drawn down below that in winter for flood storage.
Who manages New Bullards Bar Reservoir?
New Bullards Bar Reservoir is operated by Yuba Water Agency on the North Yuba River.
Where is New Bullards Bar Reservoir located?
New Bullards Bar Reservoir is in California, on the North Yuba River.
Why is New Bullards Bar Reservoir low right now?
Reservoir levels fall during dry spells and seasonal drawdown — when Yuba Water Agency 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 New Bullards Bar Reservoir?
The recent record high and low elevations are shown in the stats on this page, computed from the available published history for New Bullards Bar Reservoir.
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