Reservoir · California · United States · CDEC
Camanche Reservoir
88.4% full
Capacity
514.36 hm³
Volume stored
455 hm³
Coordinates
38.225°N, 121.021°W
Last updated
2026-08-02
Current fill
88.4%vs 7 days ago
-0.8%losing
vs 1 year ago
+12.1%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: 2026-08-02.
Catchment Weather
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About Camanche Reservoir
As of August 2, 2026, Camanche Reservoir is filled to 88.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 455 hm³ of water out of a maximum 514 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.8 pts), and it is 12.1 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Camanche Reservoir — 1815 data points between August 5, 2021 and August 2, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 38.5% (December 17, 2021) to a high of 96.7% (May 28, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around July and at its lowest around December.
It is operated by CDEC primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the California basin at 38.225°N, 121.021°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 88.4%
- Water stored
- 455 hm³
- Total capacity
- 514 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.8 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 12.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- California
- Operator
- CDEC
- Coordinates
- 38.225°N, 121.021°W
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2026 | 88.4% | 455 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | 88.5% | 455 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 88.6% | 456 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 88.7% | 456 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 88.8% | 457 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 89.0% | 458 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 89.1% | 458 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 89.2% | 459 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 89.3% | 459 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 89.4% | 460 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 89.5% | 461 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 89.6% | 461 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Camanche Reservoir?
As of August 2, 2026, Camanche Reservoir is at 88.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 455 hm³ of water, according to CDEC (CA DWR) data.
Is Camanche Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of August 2, 2026, Camanche Reservoir is high at 88.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Camanche Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Camanche Reservoir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.8 points).
How much water can Camanche Reservoir hold?
Camanche Reservoir has a total capacity of 514 hm³.
Where is Camanche Reservoir reservoir located?
Camanche Reservoir is located in California, United States, within the California basin (coordinates 38.225°N, 121.021°W).
What is Camanche Reservoir used for?
Camanche Reservoir is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CDEC.