
Lake levels
Silver Jack Reservoir, CO
- water level
- 8857.68 ft
- Condition
- About average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.95 ft
- 30-day change
- +4.50 ft
- 1-year change
- +5.08 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- +0.09 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.95 ft
- 30-day change
- +4.50 ft
- 1-year change
- +5.08 ft
- Record high
- 8926.55 ft
In brief
Silver Jack Reservoir stood at 8,857.68 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 53% of October readings since 2021.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 8857.68 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 8926.55 ft (2025-06-03) |
| Record low | 8846.56 ft (2025-09-29) |
| Average of all readings | 8880.26 ft |
| Data span | 5 years (1,996 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Silver Jack Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Silver Jack Reservoir sits at 8857.68 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 4.50 ft.
What is the water level at Silver Jack Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Silver Jack Reservoir is 8857.68 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 Silver Jack Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Silver Jack Reservoir in our records is 8926.55 ft on 2025-06-03. The lowest is 8846.56 ft on 2025-09-29. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.
Is Silver Jack Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 53% of them, which we classify as about 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 Silver Jack 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. Silver Jack Reservoir has risen 4.50 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 Silver Jack Reservoir changed over the past year?
Silver Jack Reservoir is +5.08 ft compared with this date last year (8857.68 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 8926.55 ft and a record low of 8846.56 ft.
Download and cite
Quote this reading
Silver Jack Reservoir stood at 8,857.68 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 53% of October readings since 2021.
Download the full record
silver-jack-reservoir-co-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Silver Jack Reservoir water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/co/silver-jack-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Colorado lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.