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Jackson Gulch Reservoir, CO

water level
7799.43 ft
Condition
Above average for this time of year
7-day change
+1.54 ft
30-day change
+9.06 ft
1-year change
+6.19 ft

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

Since yesterday
+0.25 ft
7-day change
+1.54 ft
30-day change
+9.06 ft
1-year change
+6.19 ft
Record high
7825.03 ft

In brief

Jackson Gulch Reservoir stood at 7,799.43 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 74% of October readings since 2021.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

7,7897,7927,7957,7987,801SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12LOW 7790.347799.43 ft

Records and averages

Current level7799.43 ft
Record high7825.03 ft (2023-06-10)
Record low7784.71 ft (2021-04-22)
Average of all readings7800.95 ft
Data span5 years (1,948 readings)

Level schematic

7,7837,7947,8057,8167,827PUBLISHED HIGH 7,825.03 ft7,799.43 ftPUBLISHED LOW 7,784.71 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Jackson Gulch Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Jackson Gulch Reservoir sits at 7799.43 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 9.06 ft.

What is the water level at Jackson Gulch Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Jackson Gulch Reservoir is 7799.43 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 Jackson Gulch Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Jackson Gulch Reservoir in our records is 7825.03 ft on 2023-06-10. The lowest is 7784.71 ft on 2021-04-22. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.

Is Jackson Gulch Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 74% 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 Jackson Gulch 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. Jackson Gulch Reservoir has risen 9.06 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 Jackson Gulch Reservoir changed over the past year?

Jackson Gulch Reservoir is +6.19 ft compared with this date last year (7799.43 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 7825.03 ft and a record low of 7784.71 ft.

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Jackson Gulch Reservoir stood at 7,799.43 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 74% 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

jackson-gulch-reservoir-co-water-level-history.csv

1,948 readings, Apr 22, 2021 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. The longest gap since then is 44 days, from Jun 14, 2023. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 38 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Jackson Gulch Reservoir water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/co/jackson-gulch-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.