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Los Padres Dam
California — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Monterey County, California. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: LPRC1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Action Stage

1041 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

7-Day Water Level Chart

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About This Gauge

NWS LID

LPRC1

County

Monterey, CA

Coordinates

36.3860°N, 121.6683°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Los Padres Dam ?

The Los Padres Dam gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.

What is flood stage for Los Padres Dam ?

This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.

How do I get alerts when this river rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Los Padres Dam to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Los Padres Dam gauge located?

The gauge is located in Monterey County, California at coordinates 36.3860°N, 121.6683°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Monterey County Water Res. Agency