Lake Oroville Community Update - October 21
October 24, 2022
October 21, 2022
Flood Preparedness Week
- Be aware of your risk: Know whether your home is in a flood zone ; pay attention to weather forecasts; and listen to local authorities.
- Be prepared : Always have an emergency evacuation kit ready; be prepared to evacuate early; have a household inventory with copies of critical documents; and have a plan for where you will go in an emergency and what to do with your pets.
- Take action : Evacuate immediately when advised to. Also, homeowners’ insurance does not cover damage due to flooding; consider purchasing flood insurance.
Oroville Dam Citizens Advisory Commission
Volunteer Opportunities Available
OROVILLE RADIAL GATES PROJECT
CONTROL BURN AT LOAFER CREEK
OROVILLE RECREATION
CURRENT LAKE OPERATIONS
California is in its third year of drought conditions. With water conservation now a way of life in California, everyone is encouraged to find ways to save water. See tips, tools, and ideas on the Save Our Water
website. Information about real time local hydrological conditions, forecasts, and water conditions is available on DWR’s new website California Water Watch
.

Lake Oroville Boat RampThe Bidwell Canyon Stage III Boat Ramp is now closed due to low lake levels. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has opened the gravel boat ramp at the Spillway. This ramp may be accessed from the Lakeside Access Road between Oroville Dam and the Spillway Day Use Area and Boat Launch. Four-wheel-drive vehicles are highly recommended – please use at your own risk. The auxiliary ramp is gravel on dirt which becomes slippery when wet, espec [...]