Lake Oroville water level
Feather River · California · operated by CA DWR (Oroville Dam)
Lake Oroville is 90% full as of Jun 20, 2026, per CDEC data — 16.0 ft below full pool.
near full 16.0 ft below full pool
CDEC 3,197,904 acre-ft · updated Jun 20, 2026
90%
percent full
885.0
water level (ft msl)
16.0
ft below full pool
−10,802.00
24-hour change (ft)
901
full pool (ft ref.)
3.54M
capacity (acre-ft)
Can I launch? Yes — most ramps usable.
Lake is well within its normal pool — most boat ramps are usable. Confirm your specific ramp, which can close independently of lake level.
~30-day trend · reservoir storage
3,373,356 3,197,904 now 3,197,904
About Lake Oroville
Full pool
901 ft
Capacity
3,537,577 AF
Dam / operator
CA DWR (Oroville Dam)
River / basin
Feather River
State
California
Data feed
CDEC
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Lake Oroville — questions
How full is Lake Oroville right now?
Lake Oroville is about 90% full as of Jun 20, 2026.
Can I launch a boat at Lake Oroville?
Lake is well within its normal pool — most boat ramps are usable. Confirm your specific ramp, which can close independently of lake level. Individual ramps open and close on their own schedules and on local hazards.
Where does Lake Oroville's level come from?
LakeLevelNow pulls it from the CDEC public water-data feed (California Data Exchange). The reading is timestamped in the gauge above.
Who operates Lake Oroville?
Lake Oroville, on the Feather River, is operated by CA DWR (Oroville Dam). Reservoir releases, flood-control drawdowns, and water-supply decisions are theirs.