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Reservoir · California · United States · CDEC

CLE

80.9% full

Capacity

3,019.13 hm³

Volume stored

2442 hm³

Coordinates

40.801°N, 122.762°W

Last updated

2026-07-08

Current fill

80.9%
High

vs 7 days ago

-0.2%

losing

vs 1 year ago

-8.5%

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.

Catchment Weather

Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 40.801, -122.762 · Open in Google Maps

About CLE

As of July 8, 2026, CLE is filled to 80.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2,442 hm³ of water out of a maximum 3,019 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.2 pts), and it is 8.5 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for CLE — 1822 data points between July 10, 2021 and July 8, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 21.3% (December 19, 2022) to a high of 92.8% (June 3, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around November.

It is operated by CDEC primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the California basin at 40.801°N, 122.762°W.

Key facts

Current fill level
80.9%
Water stored
2,442 hm³
Total capacity
3,019 hm³
7-day change
▼ 0.2 pts
Year-on-year
▼ 8.5 pts
Primary use
Multipurpose
River basin
California
Operator
CDEC
Coordinates
40.801°N, 122.762°W
Last updated
July 8, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
8 Jul 202680.9%2,442
7 Jul 202681.1%2,447
6 Jul 202681.2%2,453
5 Jul 202681.4%2,459
4 Jul 202681.6%2,464
3 Jul 202681.8%2,469
2 Jul 202681.9%2,474
1 Jul 202682.1%2,479
30 Jun 202682.3%2,485
29 Jun 202682.4%2,489
28 Jun 202682.6%2,494
27 Jun 202682.8%2,499

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of CLE?

As of July 8, 2026, CLE is at 80.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 2,442 hm³ of water, according to CDEC (CA DWR) data.

Is CLE reservoir full?

No. As of July 8, 2026, CLE is high at 80.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at CLE rising or falling?

The level at CLE has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.2 points).

How much water can CLE hold?

CLE has a total capacity of 3,019 hm³.

Where is CLE reservoir located?

CLE is located in California, United States, within the California basin (coordinates 40.801°N, 122.762°W).

What is CLE used for?

CLE is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CDEC.

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