Reservoir · California · United States · CDEC
NML
61.5% full
Capacity
3,355.07 hm³
Volume stored
2064 hm³
Coordinates
37.948°N, 120.525°W
Last updated
2026-07-08
Current fill
61.5%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
-6.8%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.
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About NML
As of July 8, 2026, NML is filled to 61.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2,064 hm³ of water out of a maximum 3,355 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 (-0.1 pts), and it is 6.8 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for NML — 1825 data points between July 10, 2021 and July 8, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 21.4% (November 1, 2022) to a high of 77.4% (June 7, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by CDEC primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the California basin at 37.948°N, 120.525°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 61.5%
- Water stored
- 2,064 hm³
- Total capacity
- 3,355 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 6.8 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- California
- Operator
- CDEC
- Coordinates
- 37.948°N, 120.525°W
- Last updated
- July 8, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2026 | 61.5% | 2,064 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 61.6% | 2,067 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 61.7% | 2,071 |
| 5 Jul 2026 | 61.8% | 2,073 |
| 4 Jul 2026 | 61.9% | 2,076 |
| 3 Jul 2026 | 62.0% | 2,079 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 62.1% | 2,082 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | 62.2% | 2,086 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 62.3% | 2,090 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 62.4% | 2,094 |
| 28 Jun 2026 | 62.5% | 2,097 |
| 27 Jun 2026 | 62.6% | 2,100 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of NML?
As of July 8, 2026, NML is at 61.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 2,064 hm³ of water, according to CDEC (CA DWR) data.
Is NML reservoir full?
No. As of July 8, 2026, NML is within its normal operating range at 61.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at NML rising or falling?
The level at NML has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can NML hold?
NML has a total capacity of 3,355 hm³.
Where is NML reservoir located?
NML is located in California, United States, within the California basin (coordinates 37.948°N, 120.525°W).
What is NML used for?
NML is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CDEC.