Reservoir · California · United States · CDEC
Pine Flat Lake
34.4% full
Capacity
952.62 hm³
Volume stored
328 hm³
Coordinates
36.833°N, 119.325°W
Last updated
2026-08-03
Current fill
34.4%vs 7 days ago
-6.5%losing
vs 1 year ago
-8.8%year-over-year
7-day trend
↓falling
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.
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About Pine Flat Lake
As of August 3, 2026, Pine Flat Lake is filled to 34.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 328 hm³ of water out of a maximum 953 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 6.5 percentage points, and it is 8.8 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Pine Flat Lake — 1824 data points between August 5, 2021 and August 3, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 17.2% (August 31, 2022) to a high of 105.0% (July 1, 2023). 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 36.833°N, 119.325°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 34.4%
- Water stored
- 328 hm³
- Total capacity
- 953 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 6.5 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 8.8 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- California
- Operator
- CDEC
- Coordinates
- 36.833°N, 119.325°W
- Last updated
- August 3, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2026 | 34.4% | 328 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | 35.2% | 336 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | 36.1% | 344 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 36.9% | 352 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 37.7% | 359 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 38.7% | 369 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 39.8% | 379 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 40.9% | 390 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 42.1% | 401 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 43.2% | 412 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 44.4% | 423 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 45.6% | 434 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Pine Flat Lake?
As of August 3, 2026, Pine Flat Lake is at 34.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 328 hm³ of water, according to CDEC (CA DWR) data.
Is Pine Flat Lake reservoir full?
No. As of August 3, 2026, Pine Flat Lake is low at 34.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Pine Flat Lake rising or falling?
The level at Pine Flat Lake is falling — it dropped 6.5 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Pine Flat Lake hold?
Pine Flat Lake has a total capacity of 953 hm³.
Where is Pine Flat Lake reservoir located?
Pine Flat Lake is located in California, United States, within the California basin (coordinates 36.833°N, 119.325°W).
What is Pine Flat Lake used for?
Pine Flat Lake is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CDEC.