LakeLevelIs Folsom Lake low right now?
Folsom Lake was at 405.08 ft on October 9, 2026, 60.92 ft below its full pool of 466.0 ft. That is 4.48 ft below the typical level for October 9, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.20 ft a day.
Folsom Lake on Oct 9 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 | 405.08 | −0.18 | −60.9 |
| Oct 8 | 405.26 | −0.18 | −60.7 |
| Oct 7 | 405.44 | −0.14 | −60.6 |
| Oct 6 | 405.58 | −0.20 | −60.4 |
| Oct 5 | 405.78 | −0.28 | −60.2 |
| Oct 4 | 406.06 | −0.17 | −59.9 |
| Oct 3 | 406.23 | −0.22 | −59.8 |
| Oct 2 | 406.45 | −0.20 | −59.6 |
| Oct 1 | 406.65 | −0.11 | −59.4 |
| Sep 30 | 406.76 | −0.14 | −59.2 |
| Sep 29 | 406.90 | −0.28 | −59.1 |
| Sep 28 | 407.18 | −0.17 | −58.8 |
| Sep 27 | 407.35 | −0.20 | −58.6 |
| Sep 26 | 407.55 | −0.17 | −58.4 |
About Folsom Lake
- Full pool
- 466.0 ft (full pool)
- 10-year range
- 348.7 ft (December 4, 2015) to 464.4 ft (May 13, 2026)
- Operated by
- U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Data
- U.S. Bureau of Reclamation — Folsom Dam and Lake
- Datum
- NAVD88
Lakes near Folsom Lake
- Lake NatomaCalifornia · 4 mi 123.2 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Camanche ReservoirCalifornia · 33 mi 224.8 ft −0.5 wkNormal for this time of year
- Englebright Lake PoolCalifornia · 38 mi 525.9 ft −0.2 wkHigher than usual for this time of year
- New Hogan LakeCalifornia · 42 mi 667.1 ft −0.5 wkNormal for this time of year
- Gerle LakeCalifornia · 45 mi 5,222.7 ft −0.8 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- New Bullards Bar ReservoirCalifornia · 48 mi 1,889.5 ft −2.4 wkHigher than usual for this time of year
Questions
Is Folsom Lake low right now?
Folsom Lake was at 405.08 ft on October 9, 2026, 60.92 ft below its full pool of 466.0 ft. That is 4.48 ft below the typical level for October 9, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.20 ft a day.
What is full pool for Folsom Lake?
Full pool (full pool) is 466.0 ft above sea level, per U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Levels above it mean the operator is storing flood water; levels below it are normal in late summer and winter drawdowns.
How often is the Folsom Lake level updated?
The operator reports once a day, a day or two behind. This page refreshes several times a day; the time of the latest reading is shown next to the level.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Folsom Dam and Lake). Readings are provisional and can be revised.