Lake Oroville Water Level
California · Feather River
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Water level history
About Lake Oroville
Lake Oroville is a reservoir on the Feather River in California, operated by California DWR. It sits behind the tallest dam in the United States. Its full summer pool sits at 900 ft above sea level. Live water levels come from California's Department of Water Resources (CDEC) and update daily.
Understanding Lake Oroville's water level
"Full pool" is the elevation California DWR targets when Lake Oroville is completely filled — 900 feet above sea level. Reservoirs like Lake Oroville fill from winter storms and spring snowmelt toward 900 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 Oroville 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 Oroville, 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 Oroville — frequently asked
What is the current water level of Lake Oroville?
The gauge at the top of this page shows Lake Oroville's current elevation in feet above sea level, updated from California's Department of Water Resources (CDEC).
What is full pool for Lake Oroville?
Lake Oroville's full summer pool is 900 feet above sea level. Levels are typically drawn down below that in winter for flood storage.
Who manages Lake Oroville?
Lake Oroville is operated by California DWR on the Feather River.
Where is Lake Oroville located?
Lake Oroville is in California, on the Feather River.
Why is Lake Oroville low right now?
Reservoir levels fall during dry spells and seasonal drawdown — when California DWR 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 Oroville?
The recent record high and low elevations are shown in the stats on this page, computed from the available published history for Lake Oroville.
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