Taylor Park Reservoir Water Level

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

9298.25 ft

Taylor Park Reservoir is low for this time of year and falling (-0.98 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.10 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 0% of August readings on record

Where Taylor Park Reservoir sits historically

TODAY 9298.25 ftRECORD LOW9298.25 ft2026-08-14RECORD HIGH9328.66 ft2023-07-07

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

Since yesterday

-0.10 ft

7-day change

-0.98 ft

30-day change

-6.03 ft

1-year change

-15.54 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-159297.5–9305.0 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-149296.4–9315.7 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.5 years)

2021-02-229294.7–9332.3 ft2026-08-13

Taylor Park Reservoir records and averages

Current level9298.25 ft
Record high9328.66 ft (2023-07-07)
Record low9298.25 ft (2026-08-14)
Average of all readings9310.37 ft
Data span5.5 years (2,000 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Taylor Park Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Taylor Park Reservoir sits at 9298.25 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 6.03 ft.

What is the water level at Taylor Park Reservoir today?

The most recent reading is 9298.25 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 Taylor Park Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 9328.66 ft on 2023-07-07. The lowest is 9298.25 ft on 2026-08-14. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.

Is Taylor Park Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 0% of them — low 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 Taylor Park 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. Taylor Park Reservoir has fallen 6.03 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 Taylor Park Reservoir changed over the past year?

The level is -15.54 ft compared with this date last year (9298.25 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 9328.66 ft and a record low of 9298.25 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.