Ridgway Reservoir Water Level
Colorado · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
6858.08 ft
Ridgway Reservoir is current reading available and falling (-2.63 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.29 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15
Where Ridgway Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.29 ft
7-day change
-2.63 ft
30-day change
-4.71 ft
1-year change
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Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Ridgway Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 6858.08 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 6866.42 ft (2026-06-19) |
| Record low | 6858.08 ft (2026-08-15) |
| Average of all readings | 6863.51 ft |
| Data span | 0.3 years (118 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ridgway Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-15, Ridgway Reservoir sits at 6858.08 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 4.71 ft.
What is the water level at Ridgway Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 6858.08 ft (2026-08-15), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Ridgway Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 6866.42 ft on 2026-06-19. The lowest is 6858.08 ft on 2026-08-15. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.
Why is Ridgway 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. Ridgway Reservoir has fallen 4.71 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 Ridgway Reservoir changed over the past year?
Year-over-year comparison is not available for this lake yet. The full-history chart above covers 0.3 years, with a record high of 6866.42 ft and a record low of 6858.08 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.