BUTT VALLEY

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology


RESERVOIR CALIFORNIA

Butt Valley


April 25, 2024

36,879 acre-ft

-0.87% today
88% of Normal Low

Water storage levels at Butt Valley are currently 36,879 acre-ft, about 88% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 42,305.11acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 2003 was 2013-02-06 when levels reached 940,785 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2012-08-20 when levels receded to 21 acre-ft. View historical levels.

Butt Valley is a reservoir located in Plumas County, California. The lake was created in 1921 when the Butt Valley Dam was built on the North Fork Feather River. The hydrology of the area is controlled by the dam, which is managed by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The North Fork Feather River, as well as several smaller streams, provide surface flow to the reservoir. The area receives significant snowfall during the winter months, with snowpack from the surrounding mountains contributing to the water supply. Agriculture is not a significant industry in the area, but the lake is a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping.



Geolocation -121.174, 40.148
Elevation 4,144 ft
Storage 24hr Change -0.87%
Percent of Normal 88%
Minimum 21 acre-ft
2012-08-20
Maximum 940,785 acre-ft
2013-02-06
Average 42,305 acre-ft

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Area Boat Ramps

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SALMON LAKE -BOAT RAMP BOATING SITE
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LOAFER CREEK ROAD, OROVILLE
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OROVILLE-QUINCY ROAD 17000-17046, MEADOW VALLEY
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BUTTE LAKE CAMPGROUND
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VOLCANIC LEGACY SCENIC BYWAY, CALIFORNIA
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PLUMAS COUNTY
North Fork Feather Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

SALLY'S CAMP TO CONFLUENCE WITH WILLOW CREEK
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HEADWATERS TO BUCKS LAKE
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HEADWATERS TO MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
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BUTTE CREEK
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CONFLUENCE WITH EAST AND WEST BRANCHES OF NELSON CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR TO NF BOUNDARY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, Nevada
STATE PARK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH NELSON CREEK
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
ROCK CREEK DAM TO CRESTA RESERVOIR
North Fork Feather Watershed, California

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