Lake Piru entered the final week of May with water levels holding just under full capacity, according to federal reservoir data. Measurements from the U.S. Geological Survey showed the lake at 77,260 acre-feet on the morning of May 24, placing it 7.20 percent below its maximum storage threshold. Lake Piru’s full design capacity is 83,000 acre-feet.
The reading reflects stable conditions for the reservoir as summer approaches. While the lake is not at peak capacity, the current level remains consistent with seasonal patterns and continues to provide adequate storage for recreation and downstream management.
Officials typically monitor Lake Piru closely during late spring as temperatures rise and visitor activity increases. The latest data indicates no operational concerns, and the reservoir remains in normal range for this time of year.
Lake Piru’s storage will continue to be tracked through federal monitoring systems as Ventura County moves into the warmer months.
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Sources
- USGS