Pinewood Reservoir and Rattlesnake Water Level

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

6565.39 ft

Pinewood Reservoir and Rattlesnake is below average for this time of year and rising (+5.10 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: +1.29 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 34% of August readings on record

Where Pinewood Reservoir and Rattlesnake sits historically

TODAY 6565.39 ftRECORD LOW0 ft2021-07-21RECORD HIGH6577.45 ft2021-06-13

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

Since yesterday

+1.29 ft

7-day change

+5.10 ft

30-day change

-1.06 ft

1-year change

+3.73 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-156555.8–6572.9 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-146554.8–6579.2 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.5 years)

2021-02-21-789.3–7366.4 ft2026-08-13

Pinewood Reservoir and Rattlesnake records and averages

Current level6565.39 ft
Record high6577.45 ft (2021-06-13)
Record low0.0 ft (2021-07-21)
Average of all readings6564.0 ft
Data span5.5 years (2,000 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Pinewood Reservoir and Rattlesnake full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Pinewood Reservoir and Rattlesnake sits at 6565.39 ft, which is below average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.06 ft.

What is the water level at Pinewood Reservoir and Rattlesnake today?

The most recent reading is 6565.39 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 Pinewood Reservoir and Rattlesnake has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 6577.45 ft on 2021-06-13. The lowest is 0.0 ft on 2021-07-21. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.

Is Pinewood Reservoir and Rattlesnake low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 34% of them — 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 Pinewood Reservoir and Rattlesnake 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. Pinewood Reservoir and Rattlesnake has fallen 1.06 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 Pinewood Reservoir and Rattlesnake changed over the past year?

The level is +3.73 ft compared with this date last year (6565.39 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 6577.45 ft and a record low of 0.0 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.