
Lake levels
Fruitgrowers Reservoir, CO
- water level
- 5464.72 ft
- Condition
- About average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.07 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.69 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.50 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- +0.08 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.07 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.69 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.50 ft
- Record high
- 5485.23 ft
In brief
Fruitgrowers Reservoir stood at 5,464.72 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 57% of October readings since 2021.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 5464.72 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 5485.23 ft (2023-05-23) |
| Record low | 5458.65 ft (2023-10-07) |
| Average of all readings | 5476.20 ft |
| Data span | 5 years (1,993 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Fruitgrowers Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Fruitgrowers Reservoir sits at 5464.72 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.69 ft.
What is the water level at Fruitgrowers Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Fruitgrowers Reservoir is 5464.72 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 Fruitgrowers Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Fruitgrowers Reservoir in our records is 5485.23 ft on 2023-05-23. The lowest is 5458.65 ft on 2023-10-07. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.
Is Fruitgrowers Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 43% 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 Fruitgrowers 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. Fruitgrowers Reservoir has risen 0.69 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 Fruitgrowers Reservoir changed over the past year?
Fruitgrowers Reservoir is -0.50 ft compared with this date last year (5464.72 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 5485.23 ft and a record low of 5458.65 ft.
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Quote this reading
Fruitgrowers Reservoir stood at 5,464.72 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 57% of October readings since 2021.
Download the full record
fruitgrowers-reservoir-co-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Fruitgrowers Reservoir water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/co/fruitgrowers-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.