Trinidad Lake Water Level
Colorado · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
6172.16 ft
Trinidad Lake is current reading available and rising (+0.35 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +0.20 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15
Where Trinidad Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.20 ft
7-day change
+0.35 ft
30-day change
-0.79 ft
1-year change
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Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Trinidad Lake records and averages
| Current level | 6172.16 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 6181.86 ft (2026-04-17) |
| Record low | 6171.73 ft (2026-08-12) |
| Average of all readings | 6176.69 ft |
| Data span | 0.3 years (121 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Trinidad Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-15, Trinidad Lake sits at 6172.16 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.79 ft.
What is the water level at Trinidad Lake today?
The most recent reading is 6172.16 ft (2026-08-15), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Trinidad Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 6181.86 ft on 2026-04-17. The lowest is 6171.73 ft on 2026-08-12. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.
Why is Trinidad Lake 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. Trinidad Lake has fallen 0.79 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Trinidad Lake 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 6181.86 ft and a record low of 6171.73 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Colorado lake levels.