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Marys Lake, CO

water level
8036.93 ft
Condition
High for this time of year
7-day change
-0.36 ft
30-day change
+2.90 ft
1-year change
+5.00 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Since yesterday
+2.66 ft
7-day change
-0.36 ft
30-day change
+2.90 ft
1-year change
+5.00 ft
Record high
8039.72 ft

In brief

Marys Lake stood at 8,036.93 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 96% of October readings since 2021.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

8031.98033.88035.78037.68039.5SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 8038.68LOW 8032.748036.93 ft

Records and averages

Current level8036.93 ft
Record high8039.72 ft (2022-01-08)
Record low8021.50 ft (2023-12-09)
Average of all readings8031.87 ft
Data span5 years (1,999 readings)

Level schematic

8,020.88,025.78,030.68,035.58,040.4PUBLISHED HIGH 8,039.72 ft8,036.93 ftPUBLISHED LOW 8,021.50 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Marys Lake full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Marys Lake sits at 8036.93 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 2.90 ft.

What is the water level at Marys Lake today?

The most recent reading at Marys Lake is 8036.93 ft (2026-10-12), 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 for Marys Lake in our records is 8039.72 ft on 2022-01-08. The lowest is 8021.50 ft on 2023-12-09. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.

Is Marys Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 96% of them, which we classify as 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 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 2.90 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?

Marys Lake is +5.00 ft compared with this date last year (8036.93 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 8039.72 ft and a record low of 8021.50 ft.

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Marys Lake stood at 8,036.93 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 96% of October readings since 2021.

From the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

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marys-lake-co-water-level-history.csv

1,999 readings, Aug 24, 2021 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 39 KB.

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MyWaterLevel, “Marys Lake water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/co/marys-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Colorado lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.