Water level
782.08ft NGVD29
-1.80 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Don Pedro Reservoir was at 782.08 ft on October 26, falling 1.80 ft over the past week.
CaliforniaReservoir, 10,980 acres, Tuolumne County
Don Pedro Reservoir conditions today
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Down 1.80 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: WNW wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 71°F. Tuesday: W wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 67°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- California
- County
- Tuolumne County
- Surface area
- 10,980 acres
- Elevation
- 791 ft
- Dam completed
- 1967
- USGS gauge
- 11287500, Don Pedro Reservoir near La Grange CA
- Coordinates
- 37.7415° N, 120.3735° W
Background reading: Don Pedro Reservoir on Wikipedia
About Don Pedro Reservoir
Don Pedro Reservoir covers about 10,980 acres in Tuolumne County, California and is classed as a reservoir. The reservoir dates to 1967. The water surface sits about 791 ft above sea level.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 11287500 (Don Pedro Reservoir near La Grange CA), about 4 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
With this much open water, waves build quickly when the wind lines up with the long axis of the lake. Pick a launch on the upwind shore on breezy days and the ride home is easier. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
Don Pedro Reservoir questions
Is it windy on Don Pedro Reservoir today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WNW wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 71°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
What is the water level at Don Pedro Reservoir right now?
Don Pedro Reservoir was at 782.08 ft on October 26, falling 1.80 ft over the past week.
How big is Don Pedro Reservoir?
Don Pedro Reservoir covers about 10,980 acres (17 square miles) of surface water.
When was Don Pedro Reservoir built?
The dam that forms Don Pedro Reservoir was completed in 1967.
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