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Gibson Reservoir, MT

water level
4614.12 ft
Condition
High for this time of year
7-day change
-1.85 ft
30-day change
-4.52 ft
1-year change
+3.16 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Since yesterday
-0.20 ft
7-day change
-1.85 ft
30-day change
-4.52 ft
1-year change
+3.16 ft
Record high
4724.06 ft

In brief

Gibson Reservoir stood at 4,614.12 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 90% of October readings since 2021.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

4613.24615.34617.54619.74621.9SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 4620.954614.12 ft

Records and averages

Current level4614.12 ft
Record high4724.06 ft (2022-06-21)
Record low4607.10 ft (2025-02-19)
Average of all readings4646.14 ft
Data span4 years (2,000 readings)

Level schematic

4,6024,6344,6664,6974,729PUBLISHED HIGH 4,724.06 ft4,614.12 ftPUBLISHED LOW 4,607.10 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Gibson Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Gibson Reservoir sits at 4614.12 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 4.52 ft.

What is the water level at Gibson Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Gibson Reservoir is 4614.12 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 Gibson Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Gibson Reservoir in our records is 4724.06 ft on 2022-06-21. The lowest is 4607.10 ft on 2025-02-19. Our record covers about 4 years of readings.

Is Gibson Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 90% of them, which we classify as high 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 Gibson 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. Gibson Reservoir has fallen 4.52 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 Gibson Reservoir changed over the past year?

Gibson Reservoir is +3.16 ft compared with this date last year (4614.12 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4 years, with a record high of 4724.06 ft and a record low of 4607.10 ft.

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Gibson Reservoir stood at 4,614.12 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 90% of October readings since 2021.

From the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

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gibson-reservoir-mt-water-level-history.csv

2,000 readings, Nov 1, 2021 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 39 KB.

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MyWaterLevel, “Gibson Reservoir water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/mt/gibson-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Montana lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.