LakeLevelIs Prado Lake low right now?
Prado Lake was at 15.29 ft on October 10, 2026, 489.71 ft below its full pool of 505.0 ft. That is 455.95 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Prado Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 15.29 | ±0.00 | −489.7 |
| Oct 9 | 15.29 | ±0.00 | −489.7 |
| Oct 8 | 15.29 | ±0.00 | −489.7 |
| Oct 7 | 15.29 | ±0.00 | −489.7 |
| Oct 6 | 15.29 | ±0.00 | −489.7 |
| Oct 5 | 15.29 | ±0.00 | −489.7 |
| Oct 4 | 15.29 | ±0.00 | −489.7 |
| Oct 3 | 15.29 | ±0.00 | −489.7 |
| Oct 2 | 15.29 | ±0.00 | −489.7 |
| Oct 1 | 15.29 | ±0.00 | −489.7 |
| Sep 30 | 15.29 | ±0.00 | −489.7 |
| Sep 29 | 15.29 | ±0.00 | −489.7 |
| Sep 28 | 15.29 | ±0.00 | −489.7 |
| Sep 27 | 15.29 | ±0.00 | −489.7 |
About Prado Lake
- Full pool
- 505.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 1.1 ft (January 26, 2025) to 669.3 ft (May 14, 2024)
- Data
- California Data Exchange Center (DWR) — station PRA
- Datum
- ft (CDEC; typically NGVD29/NAVD88 per station)
Lakes near Prado Lake
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- Fullerton LakeCalifornia · 14 mi 261.2 ft +0.9 wkNormal for this time of year
- Brea LakeCalifornia · 17 mi 208.9 ft ±0.0 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- San Antonio LakeCalifornia · 19 mi 2,127.0 ft ±0.0 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Santa Fe LakeCalifornia · 24 mi 422.1 ft −0.4 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Lake SilverwoodCalifornia · 34 mi 3,348.2 ft −4.5 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is Prado Lake low right now?
Prado Lake was at 15.29 ft on October 10, 2026, 489.71 ft below its full pool of 505.0 ft. That is 455.95 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for Prado Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 505.0 ft above sea level, per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 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 Prado Lake 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?
California Data Exchange Center (DWR) (station PRA). Readings are provisional and can be revised.