OROVILLE — As is the yearly occurrence, Lake Oroville’s water level is taking a dip with the latest updates showing the level at 778.31 based on monitoring at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Late summer and early fall mark the time when the once-full lake drops low enough that structures such as the back of the Oroville Dam spillway, and in some cases, entire park lots, become visible, while some boat launches begin to lead to thin air.

On Oct. 21, 2024, the water was monitored at 767.54 feet, lower than the current measurement, though for the same day in 2023, it was measured at 824.09. There are various reasons water is released from the lake, including goals related to the State Water Project. • One launch ramp near the Oroville Dam spillway is closed off from low water levels Thursday, Oct. 21, 20

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