Fruitgrowers Reservoir Water Level

Colorado · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

5469.52 ft

Fruitgrowers Reservoir is low for this time of year and falling (-1.94 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.34 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 18% of August readings on record

Where Fruitgrowers Reservoir sits historically

TODAY 5469.52 ftRECORD LOW5458.65 ft2023-10-07RECORD HIGH5485.23 ft2023-05-23

Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.5-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.34 ft

7-day change

-1.94 ft

30-day change

-6.18 ft

1-year change

+2.20 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-155468.8–5476.4 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-145461.9–5486.1 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.5 years)

2021-02-225455.5–5488.3 ft2026-08-12

Fruitgrowers Reservoir records and averages

Current level5469.52 ft
Record high5485.23 ft (2023-05-23)
Record low5458.65 ft (2023-10-07)
Average of all readings5476.58 ft
Data span5.5 years (1,993 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Fruitgrowers Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Fruitgrowers Reservoir sits at 5469.52 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 6.18 ft.

What is the water level at Fruitgrowers Reservoir today?

The most recent reading is 5469.52 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Fruitgrowers Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 5485.23 ft on 2023-05-23. The lowest is 5458.65 ft on 2023-10-07. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.

Is Fruitgrowers Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 18% of them — low for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.

Why is Fruitgrowers Reservoir low right now?

Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Fruitgrowers Reservoir has fallen 6.18 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directly.

How much has Fruitgrowers Reservoir changed over the past year?

The level is +2.20 ft compared with this date last year (5469.52 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 5485.23 ft and a record low of 5458.65 ft.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Colorado lake levels.