Lake Natoma
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (RISE)
SW 3 mph · rain 0%
SSE 1 to 6 mph · rain 0%
Level history
Field notes
As of Oct 24, 2026, Lake Natoma stood at 124.02 (NAVD88) ft.
Reclamation reports storage of 8,271 acre-feet for the same day.
Over the past 7 days the lake has been rising (+2.32 ft), and it is +0.77 ft over 30 days.
Compared with a year ago (123.90 ft), the lake is 0.12 ft higher.
Readings come from the Bureau of Reclamation's daily reservoir data for Lake Natoma Nimbus Dam and Powerplant.
Lake facts
| Storage (latest) | 8,271 acre-feet |
|---|---|
| Gauge / station | Lake Natoma Nimbus Dam and Powerplant |
| Elevation datum | ft (NAVD88) |
| Gauge location | 38.6500, -121.1830 |
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Common questions
Is Lake Natoma rising or falling?
Over the last 7 days it changed +2.32 ft and over 30 days +0.77 ft.
How full is Lake Natoma?
Reclamation publishes the water surface elevation for this gauge but not a percent-full figure, so we don't show one rather than estimate it.
How often is this page updated?
The page is rebuilt automatically every day from Reclamation's published data. Values can be revised later by the source agency.
Where does the data come from?
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's RISE data portal (data.usbr.gov). Forecasts come from the National Weather Service.
Daily values published by the Bureau of Reclamation. Reclamation data are provisional and subject to revision unless otherwise noted. This page is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Bureau of Reclamation. See data sources.