Marys Lake Power Plant Water Level

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

8262.04 ft

Marys Lake Power Plant is high for this time of year and steady (+0.00 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: +0.00 ft

Reading as of 2026-01-01 · higher than 94% of January readings on record

Where Marys Lake Power Plant sits historically

TODAY 8262.04 ftRECORD LOW0 ft1951-04-01RECORD HIGH8311.8 ft2022-04-01

Today's level compared with every reading in our 74.8-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

+0.00 ft

7-day change

+0.00 ft

30-day change

+0.00 ft

1-year change

+0.02 ft

Last 30 days

Last 12 months

2025-01-018258.3–8262.5 ft2026-01-01

Full history (74.8 years)

1951-04-01-997.4–9309.2 ft2025-12-01

Marys Lake Power Plant records and averages

Current level8262.04 ft
Record high8311.8 ft (2022-04-01)
Record low0.0 ft (1951-04-01)
Average of all readings3135.9 ft
Data span74.8 years (1,016 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Marys Lake Power Plant full right now?

As of 2026-01-01, Marys Lake Power Plant sits at 8262.04 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has held steady 0.00 ft.

What is the water level at Marys Lake Power Plant today?

The most recent reading is 8262.04 ft (2026-01-01), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Marys Lake Power Plant has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 8311.8 ft on 2022-04-01. The lowest is 0.0 ft on 1951-04-01. Our record covers about 74.8 years of readings.

Is Marys Lake Power Plant low for this time of year?

Compared with every January in our records, the current level is higher than 94% of them — 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 Marys Lake Power Plant 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. Marys Lake Power Plant has held steady 0.00 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 Marys Lake Power Plant changed over the past year?

The level is +0.02 ft compared with this date last year (8262.04 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 74.8 years, with a record high of 8311.8 ft and a record low of 0.0 ft.

Nearby lakes in Colorado

Marys Lake water level
8027.86 ft · falling
Lake Estes and Olympus water level
7472.15 ft · rising
Pinewood Reservoir and Rattlesnake water level
6565.39 ft · rising
Grand Lake water level
8366.46 ft · rising
Flatiron Reservoir water level
5469.49 ft · falling
Carter Lake Reservoir water level
5728.54 ft · falling

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