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Reservoir Report

Pit River Ph #7 Reservoir

California, USA USBR

As of August 10, 2026, Pit R Ph #7 is holding 33,205 acre-ft of water — 104% of normal storage for this date. Storage data refreshed throughout the day.

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Current storage
33,205acre-ft
% of normal
104%
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Right now · current storage
Pit R Ph #7
USBR · PT7
33,205 acre-ft
As of 2026-08-10
Seasonal avg
31,804
Record max
34,142
24h change
3.5%
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Pit R Ph #7 -- California reservoir
Pit R Ph #7 California
About this reservoir

Pit R Ph #7

Pit R PH #7 is a hydroelectric power plant located in California's Shasta County. The plant was built in the 1960s and has a capacity of 40 megawatts. The hydrology of the area is influenced by the Pit River, which provides the water that the plant uses to generate electricity. The river also provides irrigation water for agriculture in the area, including crops such as alfalfa, hay, and potatoes. The area has a significant snowpack, which also contributes to the water supply for the plant and for agriculture. The region is popular for recreational activities such as fishing, camping, and hiking, with the nearby Shasta Lake providing opportunities for boating and water sports. Overall, Pit R PH #7 is an important source of hydroelectric power and water for agriculture and recreation in the region.

StateCalifornia
OperatorUSBR
Site IDPT7
Percent of normal104%
Last updated2026-08-10
Records since2021
Storage trends

Daily levels at Pit R Ph #7

Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.

Storage

acre-ft · code 2

Pool Elevation

ft · code 1

Detailed forecast

Plan around the weather

Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.

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Regional inflow

Nearby streamflow gauges

USGS streamgauges around Pit R Ph #7 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.

Around the water

Make a day of it

Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pit R Ph #7.

FAQ

About Pit R Ph #7

What is the water level at Pit River Ph #7 Reservoir right now?

As of August 10, 2026, Pit River Ph #7 Reservoir is holding 33,205 acre-ft, about 104% of normal for this date. Pool elevation and the year-over-year trend are shown above.

Is Pit River Ph #7 Reservoir high or low right now?

Compare the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means storage is higher than the historical average for the date (a wet year), below 100% means lower (a dry year or drought). The daily-levels chart shows the current trend.

Where does the data for Pit River Ph #7 come from?

Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.

How often is the report updated?

Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.

What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?

The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.

What's "% of normal"?

The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).

Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?

Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.