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

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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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