Marys Lake Water Level

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

8027.86 ft

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

Change since yesterday: +0.02 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 4% of August readings on record

Where Marys Lake sits historically

TODAY 8027.86 ftRECORD LOW8000 ft2024-07-27RECORD HIGH8039.72 ft2022-01-08

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

Since yesterday

+0.02 ft

7-day change

-3.24 ft

30-day change

+1.68 ft

1-year change

-4.18 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-158025.3–8034.8 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-148019.7–8039.2 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.5 years)

2021-02-187995.3–8044.2 ft2026-08-13

Marys Lake records and averages

Current level8027.86 ft
Record high8039.72 ft (2022-01-08)
Record low8000.0 ft (2024-07-27)
Average of all readings8031.8 ft
Data span5.5 years (2,000 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Marys Lake full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Marys Lake sits at 8027.86 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 1.68 ft.

What is the water level at Marys Lake today?

The most recent reading is 8027.86 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 Marys Lake has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 8039.72 ft on 2022-01-08. The lowest is 8000.0 ft on 2024-07-27. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.

Is Marys Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 4% 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 Marys Lake 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. Marys Lake has risen 1.68 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 changed over the past year?

The level is -4.18 ft compared with this date last year (8027.86 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 8039.72 ft and a record low of 8000.0 ft.

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Flatiron Reservoir water level
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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.