Donner Lk Nr Truckee Ca
RESERVOIR REPORT
September 29 20235,934 ft
0% today100% of Normal • Normal
Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Donner Lk Nr Truckee Ca are currently 5,934 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 5,931.43ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2010-06-14 when levels reached 5,935.96 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2018-11-12 when levels receded to 5,927.5 ft. View historical levels.
Donner Lake is located near Truckee, California, and is a popular recreational area for swimming, fishing, and boating. The lake was named after the Donner party, a group of pioneers who became stranded in the area during the winter of 1846-1847. The hydrology of the area is influenced by the surrounding mountains, which feed snowmelt into the lake. The snowpack providers include the Sierra Nevada range, which receives significant amounts of precipitation during the winter months. The lake is also used for irrigation and agricultural purposes, with water being diverted from the Truckee River. Overall, Donner Lake is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and provides a vital water source for the surrounding areas.

Geolocation | -120.285, 39.324 |
Elevation | 5,946.87 ft |
Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change | 0% |
Percent of Normal | 100% |
Minimum |
5,927.5 ft
2018-11-12 |
Maximum |
5,935.96 ft
2010-06-14 |
Average | 5,931 ft |
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Stage |
---|---|---|
BLACKWOOD C NR TAHOE CITY CA | 3 cfs | 7.8 ft |
CARSON RIVER NEAR CARSON CITY | 147 cfs | 2.3 ft |
LEVIATHAN C CHANNEL UNDERDRAIN NR MARKLEEVILLE CA | 0 cfs | 0.2 ft |
CLEAR CREEK NEAR CARSON CITY | 3 cfs | 1.2 ft |
ASPEN C OVERBURDEN SEEP NR MARKLEEVILLE CA | 0 cfs | 0.1 ft |
KINGS CANYON CREEK NEAR CARSON CITY | 2 cfs | 3.7 ft |
WARD C AT HWY 89 NR TAHOE PINES CA | 1 cfs | 5.2 ft |