Lemon Reservoir Water Level
Colorado · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
8091.00 ft
Lemon Reservoir is low for this time of year and falling (-5.06 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.32 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 10% of August readings on record
Where Lemon Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.32 ft
7-day change
-5.06 ft
30-day change
-19.27 ft
1-year change
-15.15 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.0 years)
Lemon Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 8091.00 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 8147.9 ft (2023-06-29) |
| Record low | 8087.92 ft (2021-10-03) |
| Average of all readings | 8112.37 ft |
| Data span | 5.0 years (1,825 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lemon Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Lemon Reservoir sits at 8091.00 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 19.27 ft.
What is the water level at Lemon Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 8091.00 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 Lemon Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 8147.9 ft on 2023-06-29. The lowest is 8087.92 ft on 2021-10-03. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.
Is Lemon Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 10% 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 Lemon 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. Lemon Reservoir has fallen 19.27 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 Lemon Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is -15.15 ft compared with this date last year (8091.00 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 8147.9 ft and a record low of 8087.92 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.