Overview
Lake Success is a reservoir in CA. Primary inflow is Tule River. It is managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Sacramento District.
The basin is characterized by about 2,450 acres of surface area. Shoreline and bottom character vary from protected coves and flats to deeper water, supporting a mix of open-water and nearshore habitats.
Lake Success supports recreational boating and fishing. Public access is through area ramps, parks, and shoreline facilities where provided by the operator. Fishing and boating regulations are set by the relevant state wildlife agency.
Pool elevations are managed against conservation or full-pool elevation near 652.5 feet NGVD29. Monitoring current levels matters for ramp usability, shoreline access, and understanding storage relative to the published operating range.
Current Conditions
Lake Success is currently 49.16 feet below full pool and has fallen slightly over the past week.
- 7-day trendFallingLatest movement can differ from the seven-day trend.
- 7-day changeDown 0.54 ft
- 30-day changeDown 0.54 ft
- Drought conditionsAbnormally Dry
- Active advisories1 active (Notice)
About This Lake
Learn how this lake is managed, what affects its water level, and where Lake Insights gets its data.
Lake Success is a 2,450-acre reservoir on the Tule River managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Sacramento District.






