Alcova Reservoir Water Level
Wyoming · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
5498.67 ft
Alcova Reservoir is high for this time of year and steady (+0.04 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 97% of August readings on record
Where Alcova Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.5-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
+0.04 ft
30-day change
+0.20 ft
1-year change
+0.09 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.5 years)
Alcova Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 5498.67 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 5498.94 ft (2023-06-03) |
| Record low | 5488.07 ft (2026-03-11) |
| Average of all readings | 5493.75 ft |
| Data span | 5.5 years (2,000 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Alcova Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Alcova Reservoir sits at 5498.67 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.20 ft.
What is the water level at Alcova Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 5498.67 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 Alcova Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 5498.94 ft on 2023-06-03. The lowest is 5488.07 ft on 2026-03-11. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.
Is Alcova Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 97% of them — 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 Alcova Reservoir 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. Alcova Reservoir has risen 0.20 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 Alcova Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is +0.09 ft compared with this date last year (5498.67 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 5498.94 ft and a record low of 5488.07 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Wyoming lake levels.