LakeLevelIs Shasta Lake low right now?
Shasta Lake was at 979.35 ft on October 10, 2026, 87.65 ft below its full pool of 1,067.0 ft. That is 11.73 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.21 ft a day.
Shasta Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 979.41 | −0.23 | −87.6 |
| Oct 9 | 979.64 | −0.25 | −87.4 |
| Oct 8 | 979.89 | −0.24 | −87.1 |
| Oct 7 | 980.13 | −0.14 | −86.9 |
| Oct 6 | 980.27 | −0.11 | −86.7 |
| Oct 5 | 980.38 | −0.21 | −86.6 |
| Oct 4 | 980.59 | −0.31 | −86.4 |
| Oct 3 | 980.90 | −0.26 | −86.1 |
| Oct 2 | 981.16 | −0.29 | −85.8 |
| Oct 1 | 981.45 | −0.27 | −85.5 |
| Sep 30 | 981.72 | −0.28 | −85.3 |
| Sep 29 | 982.00 | −0.30 | −85.0 |
| Sep 28 | 982.30 | −0.27 | −84.7 |
| Sep 27 | 982.57 | −0.30 | −84.4 |
About Shasta Lake
- Full pool
- 1,067.0 ft (full pool)
- 10-year range
- 882.2 ft (October 21, 2021) to 1,064.5 ft (May 31, 2019)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SPK district, Shasta
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Shasta Lake
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- Keswick ReservoirCalifornia · 8 mi 582.7 ft −0.8 wkNormal for this time of year
- Whiskeytown LakeCalifornia · 10 mi 1,208.7 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Trinity LakeCalifornia · 19 mi 2,316.6 ft −1.0 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lewiston LakeCalifornia · 20 mi 1,901.4 ft −0.3 wkHigher than usual for this time of year
- Pit R No 7 ReservoirCalifornia · 24 mi 1,261.9 ft −6.6 wkLower than usual for this time of year
Questions
Is Shasta Lake low right now?
Shasta Lake was at 979.35 ft on October 10, 2026, 87.65 ft below its full pool of 1,067.0 ft. That is 11.73 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.21 ft a day.
What is full pool for Shasta Lake?
Full pool (full pool) is 1,067.0 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 Shasta 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?
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (SPK district, Shasta). Readings are provisional and can be revised.