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Blue Mesa Reservoir, CO

water level
7412.21 ft
Condition
Low for this time of year
7-day change
-0.93 ft
30-day change
-3.21 ft
1-year change
-52.50 ft

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

Since yesterday
-0.19 ft
7-day change
-0.93 ft
30-day change
-3.21 ft
1-year change
-52.50 ft
Record high
7512.47 ft

In brief

Blue Mesa Reservoir stood at 7,412.21 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 100% of October readings since 2021.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

7411.87412.87413.87414.87415.9SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 7415.427412.21 ft

Records and averages

Current level7412.21 ft
Record high7512.47 ft (2023-06-25)
Record low7412.21 ft (2026-10-12)
Average of all readings7466.44 ft
Data span5 years (2,000 readings)

Level schematic

7,4087,4357,4627,4897,516PUBLISHED HIGH 7,512.47 ft7,412.21 ftPUBLISHED LOW 7,412.21 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Mesa Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Blue Mesa Reservoir sits at 7412.21 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 3.21 ft.

What is the water level at Blue Mesa Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Blue Mesa Reservoir is 7412.21 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 Blue Mesa Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Blue Mesa Reservoir in our records is 7512.47 ft on 2023-06-25. The lowest is 7412.21 ft on 2026-10-12. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.

Is Blue Mesa Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 0% of them, which we classify as 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 Blue Mesa 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. Blue Mesa Reservoir has fallen 3.21 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 Blue Mesa Reservoir changed over the past year?

Blue Mesa Reservoir is -52.50 ft compared with this date last year (7412.21 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 7512.47 ft and a record low of 7412.21 ft.

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Blue Mesa Reservoir stood at 7,412.21 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 100% 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.

Download the full record

blue-mesa-reservoir-co-water-level-history.csv

2,000 readings, Apr 22, 2021 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 39 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Blue Mesa Reservoir water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/co/blue-mesa-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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