One of Calif.'s key reservoirs has permanently shrunk by 36 billion gallonsLake Oroville's capacity has decreased by almost 113,000 acre-feet over 56 years due to sediment buildup, impacting water allocations and storage.
After peaking in May, Lake Oroville levels trickling back downLake Oroville's water level peaked earlier than last year, steadily decreasing due to lower snowpack inflows. Outflows meeting various water needs will continue to drop through summer.
One of Calif.'s key reservoirs has permanently shrunk by 36 billion gallonsLake Oroville's capacity has decreased by almost 113,000 acre-feet over 56 years due to sediment buildup, impacting water allocations and storage.
After peaking in May, Lake Oroville levels trickling back downLake Oroville's water level peaked earlier than last year, steadily decreasing due to lower snowpack inflows. Outflows meeting various water needs will continue to drop through summer.