Water
storage levels
at
Antelope Lake
are currently
23,924
acre-ft,
about
106% of normal.
The average for this time of year is approximately
22,553.75acre-ft.
Maximum recorded
Storage
since record keeping began in
2003
was
2017-02-09
when levels reached
26,867 acre-ft.
Lowest recorded
Storage
was
2023-11-28
when levels receded to
2,617 acre-ft.
View historical levels.
Antelope Lake is a reservoir located in Plumas County, California. The lake was created in 1960 by the construction of the Antelope Dam. The hydrology of the lake is largely fed by the Indian Creek and Last Chance Creek watersheds, which provide surface flow and snowpack runoff. The lake serves as a critical water source for agricultural purposes, providing irrigation for the surrounding ranches and farms. Additionally, the lake is a popular recreational destination, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and camping. The lake has a capacity of 358,650 acre-feet and covers an area of 4,466 acres when full. The lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service and is part of the Plumas National Forest.