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Mcphee Reservoir, CO

water level
6862.71 ft
Condition
Below average for this time of year
7-day change
+0.65 ft
30-day change
+3.84 ft
1-year change
-2.24 ft

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

Since yesterday
+0.12 ft
7-day change
+0.65 ft
30-day change
+3.84 ft
1-year change
-2.24 ft
Record high
6924.05 ft

In brief

Mcphee Reservoir stood at 6,862.71 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 75% of October readings since 2021.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

6858.36859.66860.86862.06863.2SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12LOW 6858.866862.71 ft

Records and averages

Current level6862.71 ft
Record high6924.05 ft (2023-06-17)
Record low6857.53 ft (2021-09-21)
Average of all readings6880.72 ft
Data span5 years (1,999 readings)

Level schematic

6,8556,8736,8916,9096,927PUBLISHED HIGH 6,924.05 ft6,862.71 ftPUBLISHED LOW 6,857.53 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Mcphee Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Mcphee Reservoir sits at 6862.71 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 3.84 ft.

What is the water level at Mcphee Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Mcphee Reservoir is 6862.71 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 Mcphee Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Mcphee Reservoir in our records is 6924.05 ft on 2023-06-17. The lowest is 6857.53 ft on 2021-09-21. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.

Is Mcphee Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 25% of them, which we classify as below average 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 Mcphee Reservoir 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. Mcphee Reservoir has risen 3.84 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 Mcphee Reservoir changed over the past year?

Mcphee Reservoir is -2.24 ft compared with this date last year (6862.71 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 6924.05 ft and a record low of 6857.53 ft.

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Mcphee Reservoir stood at 6,862.71 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 75% 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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mcphee-reservoir-co-water-level-history.csv

1,999 readings, Apr 22, 2021 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 39 KB.

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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.