Name: Clear Lake water-level time series
Creator: Lakebrief

Question 1

What is the current water level at Clear Lake?

Accepted Answer

Clear Lake's current water level is shown at the top of this page, sourced from USGS gauge 05460000 and updated continuously. The 7-day trend, full-pool comparison, and a multi-year history chart are all on this page.

Question 2

What is the full pool elevation for Clear Lake?

Accepted Answer

Clear Lake has a full pool elevation of 1227 ft (NAVD88). Surface area at full pool is 3,684 acres.

Question 3

How is Clear Lake's water level measured?

Accepted Answer

Water-surface elevation for Clear Lake is measured by USGS gauge 05460000. Lakebrief polls the upstream feed continuously and renders the latest reading, recent trend, and multi-year context.

Question 4

What is the historical low water level for Clear Lake?

Accepted Answer

The lowest recorded modern elevation for Clear Lake is approximately 1223.06 ft. The low-water advisory threshold for the dashboard is 1225 ft.

Clear Lake water level