LAKE PIRU

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology

Reservoir Levels

Lake Piru

March 28 2024

81,116 acre-ft

+0.07% today
156% of Normal Very High

Water storage levels at Lake Piru are currently 81,116 acre-ft, about 156% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 51,765.5acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 2021 was 2023-03-21 when levels reached 84,228 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2021-12-07 when levels receded to 14,932 acre-ft. View historical levels.

Lake Piru is situated in Ventura County, California, and it was formed in 1955 with the construction of the Santa Felicia Dam. It is a reservoir that is fed by the Piru Creek, which originates in the San Emigdio Mountains. The Piru Creek provides the lake with its primary source of surface flow, and the area also receives water from snowpacks in the mountains. The lake is used for both agricultural and recreational purposes, with agricultural water being released downstream to irrigate farms, and recreational activities like boating and fishing are popular. The lake is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including birds, fish, and aquatic plants. In recent years, the lake has faced challenges with drought and low water levels, leading to concerns about its long-term sustainability.

Geolocation -118.751, 34.461
Elevation 213 ft
Storage 24hr Change 0.07%
Percent of Normal 156%
Minimum 14,932 acre-ft
2021-12-07
Maximum 84,228 acre-ft
2023-03-21
Average 51,766 acre-ft

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