Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf Water Level

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

9842.77 ft

Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf is low for this time of year and falling (-0.91 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.12 ft

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

Where Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf sits historically

TODAY 9842.77 ftRECORD LOW0 ft2021-07-21RECORD HIGH9866.61 ft2023-07-02

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

Since yesterday

-0.12 ft

7-day change

-0.91 ft

30-day change

-4.73 ft

1-year change

-17.77 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-159842.2–9848.1 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-149830.5–9863.8 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.5 years)

2021-02-09-1184.0–11050.5 ft2026-08-13

Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf records and averages

Current level9842.77 ft
Record high9866.61 ft (2023-07-02)
Record low0.0 ft (2021-07-21)
Average of all readings9834.94 ft
Data span5.5 years (2,000 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf sits at 9842.77 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 4.73 ft.

What is the water level at Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf today?

The most recent reading is 9842.77 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 Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 9866.61 ft on 2023-07-02. The lowest is 0.0 ft on 2021-07-21. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.

Is Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf 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 Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf 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. Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf has fallen 4.73 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 Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf changed over the past year?

The level is -17.77 ft compared with this date last year (9842.77 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 9866.61 ft and a record low of 0.0 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.