Reservoir · California · United States · CDEC
SHASTA DAM (USBR)
84.0% full
Capacity
5,614.92 hm³
Volume stored
4718 hm³
Coordinates
40.718°N, 122.420°W
Last updated
2026-06-11
Current fill
84.0%vs 7 days ago
-0.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
-6.5%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: 2026-06-11.
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About SHASTA DAM (USBR)
As of June 11, 2026, SHASTA DAM (USBR) is filled to 84.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 4,718 hm³ of water out of a maximum 5,615 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 6.5 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for SHASTA DAM (USBR) — 1825 data points between June 13, 2021 and June 11, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 21.3% (October 20, 2021) to a high of 98.1% (May 24, 2023). 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 40.718°N, 122.420°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 84.0%
- Water stored
- 4,718 hm³
- Total capacity
- 5,615 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 6.5 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- California
- Operator
- CDEC
- Coordinates
- 40.718°N, 122.420°W
- Last updated
- June 11, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | 84.0% | 4,718 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 84.2% | 4,730 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 84.5% | 4,746 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 84.8% | 4,762 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 84.9% | 4,768 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 85.3% | 4,787 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 85.5% | 4,801 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 85.7% | 4,813 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 86.0% | 4,826 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 86.2% | 4,843 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 86.5% | 4,857 |
| 31 May 2026 | 86.8% | 4,872 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of SHASTA DAM (USBR)?
As of June 11, 2026, SHASTA DAM (USBR) is at 84.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 4,718 hm³ of water, according to CDEC (CA DWR) data.
Is SHASTA DAM (USBR) reservoir full?
No. As of June 11, 2026, SHASTA DAM (USBR) is high at 84.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at SHASTA DAM (USBR) rising or falling?
The level at SHASTA DAM (USBR) has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.2 points).
How much water can SHASTA DAM (USBR) hold?
SHASTA DAM (USBR) has a total capacity of 5,615 hm³.
Where is SHASTA DAM (USBR) reservoir located?
SHASTA DAM (USBR) is located in California, United States, within the California basin (coordinates 40.718°N, 122.420°W).
What is SHASTA DAM (USBR) used for?
SHASTA DAM (USBR) is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CDEC.