Lake Sonoma-Pool water level — California

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

Lake Sonoma-Pool in California was last measured at 453.98 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 steady (−0.0 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Lake Sonoma-Pool · California
Pool elevation
453.98 ft

Datum NGVD29. 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
252,815 acre-ft
Recent trend
→Steady

−0.0 ft over the trend window

Recent trend

The last ~21 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

458.0ft457.7ftApr 15 – May 6

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/Lake Sonoma-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 Lake Sonoma-Pool, with current level and distance.
Lake State Level Distance
Clear Lake a Lakeport CA 1,325.71 ft 36 km
Lake Mendocino-Pool CA 742.33 ft 55 km
Indian Valley Reservoir a Clearlake Oaks CA 1,466.75 ft 57 km
Black Butte Lake CA 132 km
Black Butte Lake-Pool CA 456.69 ft 135 km
San Andreas Lake a Dam CA 443.77 ft 135 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Lake Sonoma-Pool?
As of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 453.98 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Lake Sonoma-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/Lake Sonoma-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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