Lake Oroville at lowest levels since 1977
Lake Oroville reached the lowest levels since September 1977, measuring below 643.5 feet above sea level at 10 a.m. Tuesday. For comparison, when Lake Oroville is full, the surface water level is 900 feet above sea level. Increasing issues are arising from the low levels being seen at Lake Oroville. The Edward Hyatt Power Plant may be forced to close down for the first time in its history due to low lake elevation.