Reservoir · California · United States · CDEC
CFW
72.1% full
Capacity
115.63 hm³
Volume stored
83 hm³
Coordinates
39.050°N, 121.316°W
Last updated
2026-07-07
Current fill
72.1%vs 7 days ago
-0.8%losing
vs 1 year ago
-28.1%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: 2026-07-07.
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About CFW
As of July 7, 2026, CFW is filled to 72.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 83 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 held broadly steady (-0.8 pts), and it is 28.1 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for CFW — 1745 data points between September 6, 2021 and July 7, 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
- 72.1%
- Water stored
- 83 hm³
- Total capacity
- 116 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.8 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 28.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- California
- Operator
- CDEC
- Coordinates
- 39.050°N, 121.316°W
- Last updated
- July 7, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Jul 2026 | 72.1% | 83 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 72.9% | 84 |
| 5 Jul 2026 | 73.7% | 85 |
| 4 Jul 2026 | 74.5% | 86 |
| 3 Jul 2026 | 75.3% | 87 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 76.1% | 88 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | 76.9% | 89 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 77.6% | 90 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 78.4% | 91 |
| 28 Jun 2026 | 79.1% | 91 |
| 27 Jun 2026 | 79.8% | 92 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 80.6% | 93 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of CFW?
As of July 7, 2026, CFW is at 72.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 83 hm³ of water, according to CDEC (CA DWR) data.
Is CFW reservoir full?
No. As of July 7, 2026, CFW is within its normal operating range at 72.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at CFW rising or falling?
The level at CFW has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.8 points).
How much water can CFW hold?
CFW has a total capacity of 116 hm³.
Where is CFW reservoir located?
CFW is located in California, United States, within the California basin (coordinates 39.050°N, 121.316°W).
What is CFW used for?
CFW is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CDEC.