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Lemon Reservoir, CO

water level
8117.91 ft
Condition
High for this time of year
7-day change
+2.39 ft
30-day change
+27.64 ft
1-year change
+10.68 ft

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

Since yesterday
+0.44 ft
7-day change
+2.39 ft
30-day change
+27.64 ft
1-year change
+10.68 ft
Record high
8147.92 ft

In brief

Lemon Reservoir stood at 8,117.91 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 89% of October readings since 2021.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

8,0868,0958,1048,1138,122SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12LOW 8090.258117.91 ft

Records and averages

Current level8117.91 ft
Record high8147.92 ft (2023-06-24)
Record low8082.32 ft (2021-07-20)
Average of all readings8111.07 ft
Data span5 years (1,996 readings)

Level schematic

8,0808,0978,1158,1338,151PUBLISHED HIGH 8,147.92 ft8,117.91 ftPUBLISHED LOW 8,082.32 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Lemon Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Lemon Reservoir sits at 8117.91 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 27.64 ft.

What is the water level at Lemon Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Lemon Reservoir is 8117.91 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 Lemon Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Lemon Reservoir in our records is 8147.92 ft on 2023-06-24. The lowest is 8082.32 ft on 2021-07-20. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.

Is Lemon Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 89% of them, which we classify as 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 Lemon 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. Lemon Reservoir has risen 27.64 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 Lemon Reservoir changed over the past year?

Lemon Reservoir is +10.68 ft compared with this date last year (8117.91 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 8147.92 ft and a record low of 8082.32 ft.

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Lemon Reservoir stood at 8,117.91 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 89% 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.

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lemon-reservoir-co-water-level-history.csv

1,996 readings, Apr 22, 2021 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 39 KB.

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