What is the current water level of Black Butte Lake-Pool?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 456.69 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Black Butte Lake-Pool 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/Black Butte-Pool, 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.

Black Butte Lake-Pool water level — California

California · USACE · reading Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00)

Black Butte Lake-Pool in California was last measured at 456.69 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+3.7 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Black Butte Lake-Pool · California

Pool elevation: 456.69 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: 72,911 acre-ft
Recent trend: ↑Rising

Recent trend

The last ~21 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/Black Butte-Pool, 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 Black Butte Lake-Pool, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Black Butte Lake	CA	—	2 km
Lake Oroville & Dam	CA	858.99 ft	79 km
Indian Valley Reservoir a Clearlake Oaks	CA	1,466.75 ft	83 km
Clear Lake a Lakeport	CA	1,325.71 ft	99 km
Lake Mendocino-Pool	CA	742.33 ft	100 km
Lake Shasta & Dam	CA	1,022.87 ft	101 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Black Butte Lake-Pool?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 456.69 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Black Butte Lake-Pool 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/Black Butte-Pool, 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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