LakeLevelIs Lake Oroville low right now?
Lake Oroville was at 745.14 ft on October 10, 2026, 154.86 ft below its full pool of 900.0 ft. That is 6.66 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.72 ft a day.
Lake Oroville on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 745.23 | −0.38 | −154.8 |
| Oct 9 | 745.61 | −0.48 | −154.4 |
| Oct 8 | 746.09 | −0.61 | −153.9 |
| Oct 7 | 746.70 | −0.58 | −153.3 |
| Oct 6 | 747.28 | −0.82 | −152.7 |
| Oct 5 | 748.10 | −0.97 | −151.9 |
| Oct 4 | 749.07 | −1.19 | −150.9 |
| Oct 3 | 750.26 | −1.28 | −149.7 |
| Oct 2 | 751.54 | −1.14 | −148.5 |
| Oct 1 | 752.68 | −1.42 | −147.3 |
| Sep 30 | 754.10 | −1.32 | −145.9 |
| Sep 29 | 755.42 | −1.49 | −144.6 |
| Sep 28 | 756.91 | −1.48 | −143.1 |
| Sep 27 | 758.39 | −1.37 | −141.6 |
About Lake Oroville
- Full pool
- 900.0 ft (full pool)
- 10-year range
- 514.6 ft (January 30, 2024) to 1,169.1 ft (February 4, 2024)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SPK district, Oroville Dam
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Lake Oroville
- Miners Ranch ReservoirCalifornia · 2 mi 883.2 ft −3.6 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- New Bullards Bar ReservoirCalifornia · 21 mi 1,889.5 ft −2.4 wkHigher than usual for this time of year
- Englebright Lake PoolCalifornia · 24 mi 525.9 ft −0.2 wkHigher than usual for this time of year
- Bucks Lake StorageCalifornia · 29 mi 5,131.1 ft −1.3 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Black Butte LakeCalifornia · 49 mi 434.5 ft −2.4 wkNormal for this time of year
- French LakeCalifornia · 51 mi 6,637.6 ft −0.3 wkLower than usual for this time of year
Questions
Is Lake Oroville low right now?
Lake Oroville was at 745.14 ft on October 10, 2026, 154.86 ft below its full pool of 900.0 ft. That is 6.66 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.72 ft a day.
What is full pool for Lake Oroville?
Full pool (full pool) is 900.0 ft above sea level, per California Department of Water Resources. 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 Lake Oroville level updated?
The operator reports every 15 minutes to an hour. 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. Army Corps of Engineers (SPK district, Oroville Dam). Readings are provisional and can be revised.