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Fontenelle Reservoir, WY

water level
6497.72 ft
Condition
Above average for this time of year
7-day change
-0.23 ft
30-day change
-1.27 ft
1-year change
+6.82 ft

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

Since yesterday
+0.00 ft
7-day change
-0.23 ft
30-day change
-1.27 ft
1-year change
+6.82 ft
Record high
6504.95 ft

In brief

Fontenelle Reservoir stood at 6,497.72 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 75% of October readings since 2021.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

6497.56497.96498.46498.86499.2SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 6498.99LOW 6497.726497.72 ft

Records and averages

Current level6497.72 ft
Record high6504.95 ft (2022-07-22)
Record low6467.67 ft (2023-04-14)
Average of all readings6488.32 ft
Data span5 years (2,000 readings)

Level schematic

6,466.26,476.26,486.36,496.46,506.4PUBLISHED HIGH 6,504.95 ft6,497.72 ftPUBLISHED LOW 6,467.67 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Fontenelle Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Fontenelle Reservoir sits at 6497.72 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.27 ft.

What is the water level at Fontenelle Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Fontenelle Reservoir is 6497.72 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 Fontenelle Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Fontenelle Reservoir in our records is 6504.95 ft on 2022-07-22. The lowest is 6467.67 ft on 2023-04-14. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.

Is Fontenelle Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 75% of them, which we classify as above average 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 Fontenelle 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. Fontenelle Reservoir has fallen 1.27 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 Fontenelle Reservoir changed over the past year?

Fontenelle Reservoir is +6.82 ft compared with this date last year (6497.72 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 6504.95 ft and a record low of 6467.67 ft.

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Fontenelle Reservoir stood at 6,497.72 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 75% 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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2,000 readings, Apr 22, 2021 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 39 KB.

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