Reservoir · California · United States · CDEC
Camp Far West Reservoir
50.1% full
Capacity
115.63 hm³
Volume stored
58 hm³
Coordinates
39.050°N, 121.316°W
Last updated
2026-08-02
Current fill
50.1%vs 7 days ago
-6.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
+12.5%year-over-year
7-day trend
↓falling
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.
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About Camp Far West Reservoir
As of August 2, 2026, Camp Far West Reservoir is filled to 50.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 58 hm³ of water out of a maximum 116 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 6.1 percentage points, and it is 12.5 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Camp Far West Reservoir — 1770 data points between September 6, 2021 and August 2, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 5.6% (October 4, 2024) to a high of 105.0% (December 23, 2021). On average the reservoir is fullest around February and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by CDEC primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the California basin at 39.050°N, 121.316°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 50.1%
- Water stored
- 58 hm³
- Total capacity
- 116 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 6.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 12.5 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- California
- Operator
- CDEC
- Coordinates
- 39.050°N, 121.316°W
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2026 | 50.1% | 58 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | 50.9% | 59 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 51.7% | 60 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 52.6% | 61 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 53.5% | 62 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 54.4% | 63 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 55.3% | 64 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 56.2% | 65 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 57.1% | 66 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 58.9% | 68 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 59.9% | 69 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 60.8% | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Camp Far West Reservoir?
As of August 2, 2026, Camp Far West Reservoir is at 50.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 58 hm³ of water, according to CDEC (CA DWR) data.
Is Camp Far West Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of August 2, 2026, Camp Far West Reservoir is within its normal operating range at 50.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Camp Far West Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Camp Far West Reservoir is falling — it dropped 6.1 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Camp Far West Reservoir hold?
Camp Far West Reservoir has a total capacity of 116 hm³.
Where is Camp Far West Reservoir reservoir located?
Camp Far West Reservoir is located in California, United States, within the California basin (coordinates 39.050°N, 121.316°W).
What is Camp Far West Reservoir used for?
Camp Far West Reservoir is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CDEC.