Platoro Reservoir Water Level
Colorado · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
9987.19 ft
Platoro Reservoir is below average for this time of year and falling (-0.17 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 37% of August readings on record
Where Platoro Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.5-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.17 ft
30-day change
-0.72 ft
1-year change
-5.55 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.5 years)
Platoro Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 9987.19 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 10026.0 ft (2023-06-27) |
| Record low | 9970.22 ft (2023-05-08) |
| Average of all readings | 9989.52 ft |
| Data span | 5.5 years (1,997 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Platoro Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Platoro Reservoir sits at 9987.19 ft, which is below average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.72 ft.
What is the water level at Platoro Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 9987.19 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 Platoro Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 10026.0 ft on 2023-06-27. The lowest is 9970.22 ft on 2023-05-08. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.
Is Platoro Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 37% 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 Platoro Reservoir 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. Platoro Reservoir has fallen 0.72 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 Platoro Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is -5.55 ft compared with this date last year (9987.19 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 10026.0 ft and a record low of 9970.22 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.