Reservoir · California · United States · CDEC
New Bullards Bar Reservoir
80.0% full
Capacity
1,228.55 hm³
Volume stored
983 hm³
Coordinates
39.393°N, 121.140°W
Last updated
2026-08-03
Current fill
80.0%vs 7 days ago
-1.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
+1.5%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: 2026-08-03.
Catchment Weather
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About New Bullards Bar Reservoir
As of August 3, 2026, New Bullards Bar Reservoir is filled to 80.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 983 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,229 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-1.2 pts), and it is 1.5 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for New Bullards Bar Reservoir — 1825 data points between August 5, 2021 and August 3, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 37.2% (October 19, 2021) to a high of 96.7% (May 19, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by CDEC primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the California basin at 39.393°N, 121.140°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 80.0%
- Water stored
- 983 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,229 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 1.5 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- California
- Operator
- CDEC
- Coordinates
- 39.393°N, 121.140°W
- Last updated
- August 3, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2026 | 80.0% | 983 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | 80.0% | 983 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | 80.2% | 985 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 80.4% | 988 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 80.6% | 991 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 80.8% | 993 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 81.0% | 996 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 81.2% | 998 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 81.5% | 1,001 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 81.7% | 1,004 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 81.9% | 1,006 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 82.1% | 1,009 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of New Bullards Bar Reservoir?
As of August 3, 2026, New Bullards Bar Reservoir is at 80.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 983 hm³ of water, according to CDEC (CA DWR) data.
Is New Bullards Bar Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of August 3, 2026, New Bullards Bar Reservoir is high at 80.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at New Bullards Bar Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at New Bullards Bar Reservoir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-1.2 points).
How much water can New Bullards Bar Reservoir hold?
New Bullards Bar Reservoir has a total capacity of 1,229 hm³.
Where is New Bullards Bar Reservoir reservoir located?
New Bullards Bar Reservoir is located in California, United States, within the California basin (coordinates 39.393°N, 121.140°W).
What is New Bullards Bar Reservoir used for?
New Bullards Bar Reservoir is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CDEC.