What is the current water level of Big Dry Creek Dam?

As of Jul 13, 2026, 7:00 AM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 400.00 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Big Dry Creek Dam full right now?

Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.

Where does this data come from?

From USACE SPK/Big Dry Cr, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.

Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?

No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

Big Dry Creek Dam water level — California

California · USACE · reading Jul 13, 2026, 7:00 AM (UTC+00:00)

Big Dry Creek Dam in California was last measured at 400.00 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 13, 2026, 7:00 AM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Over its recent trend window the level has been steady (0.0 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Big Dry Creek Dam · California

Pool elevation: 400.00 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: 188 acre-ft
Recent trend: →Steady

Recent trend

The last ~88 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-07-14. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).

Important — not for navigation or safety decisions

Water levels here are provisional readings for general reference only. Conditions vary and readings can be revised. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making navigation, boating, or dam-safety decisions.

Source: USACE SPK/Big Dry Cr, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →

Nearby lakes

The six nearest published lakes by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-state neighbors included.

Lakes nearest to Big Dry Creek Dam, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Friant Dam	CA	541.44 ft	14 km
Hensley Lake-Pool	CA	472.44 ft	31 km
Eastman Lake-Pool	CA	485.72 ft	51 km
Mariposa-Pool	CA	371.40 ft	62 km
Owens-Pool	CA	348.86 ft	63 km
Bear-Pool	CA	344.39 ft	73 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Big Dry Creek Dam?: As of Jul 13, 2026, 7:00 AM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 400.00 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Big Dry Creek Dam full right now?: Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.
Where does this data come from?: From USACE SPK/Big Dry Cr, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.
Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?: No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

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