
Lake levels
Flatiron Reservoir, CO
- water level
- 5468.19 ft
- Condition
- About average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -1.23 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.54 ft
- 1-year change
- +5.00 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- -0.50 ft
- 7-day change
- -1.23 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.54 ft
- 1-year change
- +5.00 ft
- Record high
- 5471.83 ft
In brief
Flatiron Reservoir stood at 5,468.19 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 56% of October readings since 2021.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 5468.19 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 5471.83 ft (2022-03-22) |
| Record low | 5455.97 ft (2025-04-27) |
| Average of all readings | 5468.95 ft |
| Data span | 5 years (2,000 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Flatiron Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Flatiron Reservoir sits at 5468.19 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.54 ft.
What is the water level at Flatiron Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Flatiron Reservoir is 5468.19 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 Flatiron Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Flatiron Reservoir in our records is 5471.83 ft on 2022-03-22. The lowest is 5455.97 ft on 2025-04-27. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.
Is Flatiron Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 44% of them, which we classify as about 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 Flatiron 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. Flatiron Reservoir has fallen 2.54 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 Flatiron Reservoir changed over the past year?
Flatiron Reservoir is +5.00 ft compared with this date last year (5468.19 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 5471.83 ft and a record low of 5455.97 ft.
Download and cite
Quote this reading
Flatiron Reservoir stood at 5,468.19 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 56% of October readings since 2021.
Download the full record
flatiron-reservoir-co-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Flatiron Reservoir water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/co/flatiron-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Colorado lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.