Reservoir · California · United States · CDEC
BUL
85.4% full
Capacity
1,228.55 hm³
Volume stored
1049 hm³
Coordinates
39.393°N, 121.140°W
Last updated
2026-07-08
Current fill
85.4%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-8.3%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: CDEC — California Dept of Water Resources — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-07-08.
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About BUL
As of July 8, 2026, BUL is filled to 85.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1,049 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,229 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 8.3 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for BUL — 1825 data points between July 10, 2021 and July 8, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 37.2% (October 19, 2021) to a high of 96.7% (May 19, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by CDEC primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the California basin at 39.393°N, 121.140°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 85.4%
- Water stored
- 1,049 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,229 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 8.3 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- California
- Operator
- CDEC
- Coordinates
- 39.393°N, 121.140°W
- Last updated
- July 8, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2026 | 85.4% | 1,049 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 85.4% | 1,049 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 85.5% | 1,050 |
| 5 Jul 2026 | 85.7% | 1,052 |
| 4 Jul 2026 | 85.9% | 1,055 |
| 3 Jul 2026 | 86.0% | 1,057 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 86.2% | 1,059 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | 86.4% | 1,062 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 86.6% | 1,064 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 86.8% | 1,066 |
| 28 Jun 2026 | 87.0% | 1,068 |
| 27 Jun 2026 | 87.2% | 1,071 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of BUL?
As of July 8, 2026, BUL is at 85.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 1,049 hm³ of water, according to CDEC (CA DWR) data.
Is BUL reservoir full?
No. As of July 8, 2026, BUL is high at 85.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at BUL rising or falling?
The level at BUL has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can BUL hold?
BUL has a total capacity of 1,229 hm³.
Where is BUL reservoir located?
BUL is located in California, United States, within the California basin (coordinates 39.393°N, 121.140°W).
What is BUL used for?
BUL is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CDEC.