Pilot Butte Reservoir Water Level
Wyoming · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
5451.39 ft
Pilot Butte Reservoir is high for this time of year and falling (-1.05 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +0.11 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 92% of August readings on record
Where Pilot Butte Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.5-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.11 ft
7-day change
-1.05 ft
30-day change
-2.22 ft
1-year change
+7.97 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.5 years)
Pilot Butte Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 5451.39 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 5456.16 ft (2025-06-16) |
| Record low | 0.0 ft (2021-07-21) |
| Average of all readings | 5446.78 ft |
| Data span | 5.5 years (2,000 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pilot Butte Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Pilot Butte Reservoir sits at 5451.39 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.22 ft.
What is the water level at Pilot Butte Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 5451.39 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 Pilot Butte Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 5456.16 ft on 2025-06-16. The lowest is 0.0 ft on 2021-07-21. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.
Is Pilot Butte Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 92% 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 Pilot Butte 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. Pilot Butte Reservoir has fallen 2.22 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 Pilot Butte Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is +7.97 ft compared with this date last year (5451.39 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 5456.16 ft and a record low of 0.0 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.