Leviathan Mine Pond 1 water level · CA

Wind forecast, gusts, and gage height for small-craft sailing at Leviathan Mine Pond 1 (Leviathan Mine Pond 1 near Markleeville).

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Leviathan Mine Pond 1 water level

Gage height recorded at USGS gauge 103087853, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.

Gage height

4.55ft

recorded Nov 4, 4:45 AM

24-hr change

−0.01ft

falling

7-day change

+0.01ft

rising

14-day range

4.54–4.55ft

lowest to highest

Recent daily readings

DateLevel (ft)Δ day
Nov 4●4.550
Nov 34.550
Nov 24.550
Nov 14.550
Oct 314.55↑ 0.01
Oct 304.540
Oct 294.540
Oct 284.540
Oct 274.540
Oct 264.540
Oct 254.540
Oct 244.540
Oct 234.540
Oct 224.54—

Readings fetched Nov 4, 5:04 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.

Leviathan Mine Pond 1 water level questions

What is the water level at Leviathan Mine Pond 1 today?
4.55 ft, recorded Nov 4, 4:45 AM at USGS gauge 103087853. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
Is Leviathan Mine Pond 1 rising or falling?
steady — 0.01 ft over the last 7 days.
How does this compare to normal for Leviathan Mine Pond 1?
Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 4.54 ft to 4.55 ft; today's reading sits near the top of that range.
Where does the water level data for Leviathan Mine Pond 1 come from?
USGS gauge 103087853 (Leviathan Mine Pond 1 near Markleeville), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
What is the water temperature at Leviathan Mine Pond 1?
This gauge has no live water-temperature sensor — the fishing tab shows a seasonal estimate based on air temperature.

Gage height history

Gage height · USGS gauge 103087853

Reading the chart. This gauge reports gage height — the depth of water above the sensor reference point, not absolute elevation. Trends matter more than the absolute number: a falling trend means shrinking launch depth.

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
38.7041°, -119.6590°
Gauge datum
7,035 ft
USGS gauge
103087853
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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