Reservoir · California · United States · CDEC
Lake Pillsbury
54.0% full
Capacity
99.42 hm³
Volume stored
54 hm³
Coordinates
39.408°N, 122.958°W
Last updated
2026-08-02
Current fill
54.0%vs 7 days ago
-1.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
+10.5%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: 2026-08-02.
Catchment Weather
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About Lake Pillsbury
As of August 2, 2026, Lake Pillsbury is filled to 54.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 54 hm³ of water out of a maximum 99 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 (-1.2 pts), and it is 10.5 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Pillsbury — 1814 data points between August 5, 2021 and August 2, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 26.2% (October 19, 2021) to a high of 83.4% (February 4, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around January and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by CDEC primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the California basin at 39.408°N, 122.958°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 54.0%
- Water stored
- 54 hm³
- Total capacity
- 99 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 10.5 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- California
- Operator
- CDEC
- Coordinates
- 39.408°N, 122.958°W
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2026 | 54.0% | 54 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | 54.1% | 54 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 54.3% | 54 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 54.5% | 54 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 54.7% | 54 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 54.8% | 55 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 55.0% | 55 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 55.2% | 55 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 55.4% | 55 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 55.6% | 55 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 55.8% | 55 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 55.9% | 56 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Pillsbury?
As of August 2, 2026, Lake Pillsbury is at 54.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 54 hm³ of water, according to CDEC (CA DWR) data.
Is Lake Pillsbury reservoir full?
No. As of August 2, 2026, Lake Pillsbury is within its normal operating range at 54.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Pillsbury rising or falling?
The level at Lake Pillsbury has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-1.2 points).
How much water can Lake Pillsbury hold?
Lake Pillsbury has a total capacity of 99 hm³.
Where is Lake Pillsbury reservoir located?
Lake Pillsbury is located in California, United States, within the California basin (coordinates 39.408°N, 122.958°W).
What is Lake Pillsbury used for?
Lake Pillsbury is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CDEC.