Donner Lake Water Level
WATER LEVEL
5,929.33
Feet MSL

Thursday, January 15, 2026
   12:00:00 AM
Level is 0.29 feet
above full pool of 5,929.04
Lake Level Information
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Level Base: MSL
Full Pool: 5,929.04 feet

Change Since Yesterday:  0.08 Feet
Level Controlled by:
Dam Name: Donner Lake (TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY)
Notable Infrastrucuture Levels
  • 470.0 Ft Alexander City water intake structure
  • 474.0 Ft Central Elmore (County) Water Authority water intake valve. Has difficulty drawing water below 474 feet because intakes are fed by gravity
  • 475.0 Ft Limiting water level for Alexander City and Coosa-Elmore Water Authority
  • 484.7 Ft till Waters Resort water intake

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D2 - Severe Drought
D3 - Extreme Drought
D4 - Exceptional Drought


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