Indian Valley Reservoir a Clearlake Oaks water level — California

California · USGS · reading Jul 14, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-07:00) Provisional

Indian Valley Reservoir a Clearlake Oaks in California was last measured at 1,466.75 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 14, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-07:00) (USGS Water Services). Over its recent trend window the level has been falling (−4.4 ft). This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Indian Valley Reservoir a Clearlake Oaks · California
Pool elevation
1,466.75 ft

Datum NGVD29. This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Datums vary by station (NGVD29 vs. NAVD88 differ by roughly half a foot to a foot) — never compare bare elevations across lakes without checking the datum.

% of conservation pool full
Not reported
Storage
231,500 acre-ft
Recent trend
↓Falling

−4.4 ft over the trend window

Recent trend

The last ~90 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

1474.8ft1466.7ftApr 15 – Jul 14

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: USGS site 11451290 · USACE SPK/Indian Valley, 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 Indian Valley Reservoir a Clearlake Oaks, with current level and distance.
Lake State Level Distance
Clear Lake a Lakeport CA 1,325.71 ft 33 km
Lake Mendocino-Pool CA 742.33 ft 57 km
Lake Sonoma-Pool CA 453.98 ft 57 km
Black Butte Lake CA 82 km
Black Butte Lake-Pool CA 456.69 ft 83 km
Lake Oroville & Dam CA 858.99 ft 104 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Indian Valley Reservoir a Clearlake Oaks?
As of Jul 14, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-07:00), the pool elevation was 1,466.75 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Indian Valley Reservoir a Clearlake Oaks 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 USGS site 11451290 · USACE SPK/Indian Valley, 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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