Jackson Gulch Reservoir Water Level

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

7791.16 ft

Jackson Gulch Reservoir is low for this time of year and falling (-0.19 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.03 ft

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

Where Jackson Gulch Reservoir sits historically

TODAY 7791.16 ftRECORD LOW7778.02 ft2021-02-22RECORD HIGH7825.03 ft2023-06-10

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

Since yesterday

-0.03 ft

7-day change

-0.19 ft

30-day change

-4.06 ft

1-year change

-10.41 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-157790.7–7795.7 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-147788.0–7817.9 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.5 years)

2021-02-227772.4–7830.7 ft2026-08-12

Jackson Gulch Reservoir records and averages

Current level7791.16 ft
Record high7825.03 ft (2023-06-10)
Record low7778.02 ft (2021-02-22)
Average of all readings7800.56 ft
Data span5.5 years (1,948 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Jackson Gulch Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Jackson Gulch Reservoir sits at 7791.16 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 4.06 ft.

What is the water level at Jackson Gulch Reservoir today?

The most recent reading is 7791.16 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 Jackson Gulch Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 7825.03 ft on 2023-06-10. The lowest is 7778.02 ft on 2021-02-22. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.

Is Jackson Gulch 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 Jackson Gulch 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. Jackson Gulch Reservoir has fallen 4.06 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 Jackson Gulch Reservoir changed over the past year?

The level is -10.41 ft compared with this date last year (7791.16 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 7825.03 ft and a record low of 7778.02 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.