Bowman water level · CA
Wind forecast, gusts, and lake elevation for small-craft sailing at Bowman (Bowman Lake near Graniteville).
USGS gauge 11415500 is not reporting right now, so there is no current level to show. Any recent history the gauge has published still appears in the chart below.
No current gauge data
USGS gauge 11415500 has no readings in the last 14 days — it may be seasonal, temporarily offline, or permanently discontinued. Wind forecasts and everything else for Bowman are unaffected.
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USGS 11415500
39.4502°, -120.6535°
Bowman Lake near Graniteville
Lake elevation history
Lake or reservoir elevation · USGS gauge 11415500
Reading the chart. This gauge reports absolute lake surface elevation in feet above its datum (typically NGVD29 or NAVD88). Sustained drops of more than a foot can expose shallow launch ramps and shoal areas.
Water levels respond to dam operations, irrigation drawdown, snowmelt, and recent rainfall. For launch decisions, combine the trend here with the wind forecast — low water plus strong wind makes steep, tired ramps.
About this lake
- Location
- 39.4502°, -120.6535°
- USGS gauge
- 11415500
- Water temp sensor
- No
Water level data comes from the USGS gauge above; wind is modeled for the lake’s coordinates by Open-Meteo. Always confirm conditions locally before launching — shorelines, ramps, and trees can all change what you feel on the water. West of the Rockies, wind follows the gaps: passes and river canyons channel strong flow onto the water, afternoons run windier than mornings, and mountain lakes in particular can build fast as the slopes heat up.
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