Green Mountain Reservoir Water Level

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

7850.48 ft

Green Mountain Reservoir is low for this time of year and falling (-3.24 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.48 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 0% of August readings on record

Where Green Mountain Reservoir sits historically

TODAY 7850.48 ftRECORD LOW7850.48 ft2026-08-14RECORD HIGH7949.55 ft2023-08-02

Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.4-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.48 ft

7-day change

-3.24 ft

30-day change

-14.06 ft

1-year change

-74.64 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-157844.7–7904.3 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-147841.5–7934.1 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.4 years)

2021-03-067839.2–7961.2 ft2026-08-13

Green Mountain Reservoir records and averages

Current level7850.48 ft
Record high7949.55 ft (2023-08-02)
Record low7850.48 ft (2026-08-14)
Average of all readings7908.35 ft
Data span5.4 years (2,000 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Green Mountain Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Green Mountain Reservoir sits at 7850.48 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 14.06 ft.

What is the water level at Green Mountain Reservoir today?

The most recent reading is 7850.48 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 Green Mountain Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 7949.55 ft on 2023-08-02. The lowest is 7850.48 ft on 2026-08-14. Our record covers about 5.4 years of readings.

Is Green Mountain Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 0% 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 Green Mountain 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. Green Mountain Reservoir has fallen 14.06 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 Green Mountain Reservoir changed over the past year?

The level is -74.64 ft compared with this date last year (7850.48 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.4 years, with a record high of 7949.55 ft and a record low of 7850.48 ft.

Nearby lakes in Colorado

Wolford Mtn Reservoir water level
7454.22 ft · falling
Lake Granby water level
8245.5 ft · falling
Shadow Mountain Lake water level
8366.56 ft · steady
Grand Lake water level
8366.46 ft · rising
Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf water level
9842.77 ft · falling
Ruedi Reservoir water level
7711.65 ft · falling

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