Lake Conditions
Illustrated map of Grand Lake (Colorado)

Lake levels

Grand Lake (Colorado), CO

water level
8366.67 ft
Condition
High for this time of year
7-day change
+0.03 ft
30-day change
+0.04 ft
1-year change
+0.15 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Since yesterday
+0.01 ft
7-day change
+0.03 ft
30-day change
+0.04 ft
1-year change
+0.15 ft
Record high
8426.56 ft

In brief

Grand Lake (Colorado) stood at 8,366.67 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 85% of October readings since 2021.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

8366.08366.38366.68366.98367.2SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12LOW 8366.548366.67 ft

Records and averages

Current level8366.67 ft
Record high8426.56 ft (2024-02-02)
Record low8366.20 ft (2023-07-01)
Average of all readings8366.68 ft
Data span5 years (2,000 readings)

Level schematic

8,3648,3808,3968,4138,429PUBLISHED HIGH 8,426.56 ft8,366.67 ftPUBLISHED LOW 8,366.20 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Lake (Colorado) full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Grand Lake (Colorado) sits at 8366.67 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.04 ft.

What is the water level at Grand Lake (Colorado) today?

The most recent reading at Grand Lake (Colorado) is 8366.67 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Grand Lake (Colorado) has ever been?

The highest level for Grand Lake (Colorado) in our records is 8426.56 ft on 2024-02-02. The lowest is 8366.20 ft on 2023-07-01. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.

Is Grand Lake (Colorado) low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 85% of them, which we classify as high 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 Grand Lake (Colorado) changing 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. Grand Lake (Colorado) has risen 0.04 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 Grand Lake (Colorado) changed over the past year?

Grand Lake (Colorado) is +0.15 ft compared with this date last year (8366.67 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 8426.56 ft and a record low of 8366.20 ft.

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Grand Lake (Colorado) stood at 8,366.67 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 85% of October readings since 2021.

From the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

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grand-lake-colorado-co-water-level-history.csv

2,000 readings, Aug 26, 2021 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 39 KB.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Colorado lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.