
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
Records and averages
| Current level | 8366.67 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 8426.56 ft (2024-02-02) |
| Record low | 8366.20 ft (2023-07-01) |
| Average of all readings | 8366.68 ft |
| Data span | 5 years (2,000 readings) |
Level schematic
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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Quote this reading
Grand Lake (Colorado) stood at 8,366.67 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 85% of October readings since 2021.
Download the full record
grand-lake-colorado-co-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Grand Lake (Colorado) water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/co/grand-lake-colorado/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Colorado lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.