Flaming Gorge Reservoir Water Level

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

6011.47 ft

Flaming Gorge Reservoir is low for this time of year and falling (-0.57 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.11 ft

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

Where Flaming Gorge Reservoir sits historically

TODAY 6011.47 ftRECORD LOW6005.71 ft2023-03-14RECORD HIGH6031.57 ft2023-07-27

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

Since yesterday

-0.11 ft

7-day change

-0.57 ft

30-day change

-2.52 ft

1-year change

-13.68 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-156011.2–6014.3 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-146009.8–6026.8 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.5 years)

2021-02-226002.6–6034.7 ft2026-08-13

Flaming Gorge Reservoir records and averages

Current level6011.47 ft
Record high6031.57 ft (2023-07-27)
Record low6005.71 ft (2023-03-14)
Average of all readings6021.79 ft
Data span5.5 years (2,000 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Flaming Gorge Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Flaming Gorge Reservoir sits at 6011.47 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.52 ft.

What is the water level at Flaming Gorge Reservoir today?

The most recent reading is 6011.47 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 Flaming Gorge Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 6031.57 ft on 2023-07-27. The lowest is 6005.71 ft on 2023-03-14. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.

Is Flaming Gorge 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 Flaming Gorge 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. Flaming Gorge Reservoir has fallen 2.52 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 Flaming Gorge Reservoir changed over the past year?

The level is -13.68 ft compared with this date last year (6011.47 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 6031.57 ft and a record low of 6005.71 ft.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Utah lake levels.