Lake Oroville has moved into its late-summer operating pattern, when managers balance stored supply with downstream environmental requirements and statewide deliveries.

Weekly updates from the Department of Water Resources provide the clearest snapshot of reservoir elevation, releases, recreation access and construction activity. Those figures can move quickly and should be read with their publication date in view.

Oroville is one component of a larger system. Its level alone does not describe statewide drought conditions or the status of every local water agency.

Sources & methodology

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California Department of Water Resources

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