You think that Low, You should see Shasta Lake Levels

Measured on: August 16, 2009
(This is not today's date.)

Shasta Lake water level: 963.06 feet
(Elevation above sea level - Full lake elevation is 1067 feet)

Distance from dam crest: 103.94 feet
(Drawdown, Feet from the top - Dam crest elevation is 1067 feet)

Approx. miles of shoreline: 241 miles
(365 miles of shoreline when full)

Thats Low, and there still letting water out :(

Oh Shit!

That is low... TOO low.

Yikes.

Ya, and its getting lower by the hour

If we got every furry in the world to drink a can or two of beer, the recycled water could fill it (if only by an inch).

Sound's like we need a ton more rain instead.

Rain and snow, Most don't understand, that the snow pack is what helps refill lakes in the summer

Most don't realize that the water content of the snow is also a factor.

If they can't get water from snow that's compressed, it's dry = Less water.

Tons of water from a good squeeze = LOTS of water.


God, I wish we had those wonderful heavy snow drifts at Lake Tahoe that I remember as a kid (8 foot deep in spots).

Very true.