SF parents
fromSFGATE
6 days ago5-year-old dies after entering Shasta Lake without a life jacket
A 5-year-old drowned in Shasta Lake after entering without a life jacket, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
California's largest reservoir, Shasta Lake, is at 123% of its historical average for this time of year, measuring at 72% capacity as of Monday, according to the California Department of Water Resources. The reservoir's current surface elevation is 1,019 feet, which is not far from its full capacity, according to Monday data from the Bureau of Reclamation, the agency that oversees the reservoir. When Shasta is full, the elevation is 1,067 feet above sea level.