Vallecito Reservoir Water Level
Colorado · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
7629.54 ft
Vallecito Reservoir is low for this time of year and falling (-3.87 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.56 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 1% of August readings on record
Where Vallecito Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.5-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.56 ft
7-day change
-3.87 ft
30-day change
-14.34 ft
1-year change
-11.03 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.5 years)
Vallecito Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 7629.54 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 7664.68 ft (2023-06-28) |
| Record low | 7615.61 ft (2021-10-03) |
| Average of all readings | 7643.57 ft |
| Data span | 5.5 years (2,000 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Vallecito Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Vallecito Reservoir sits at 7629.54 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 14.34 ft.
What is the water level at Vallecito Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 7629.54 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 Vallecito Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 7664.68 ft on 2023-06-28. The lowest is 7615.61 ft on 2021-10-03. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.
Is Vallecito Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 1% 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 Vallecito 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. Vallecito Reservoir has fallen 14.34 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 Vallecito Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is -11.03 ft compared with this date last year (7629.54 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 7664.68 ft and a record low of 7615.61 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.