
Lake levels
Marys Lake, CO
- water level
- 8036.93 ft
- Condition
- High for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.36 ft
- 30-day change
- +2.90 ft
- 1-year change
- +5.00 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- +2.66 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.36 ft
- 30-day change
- +2.90 ft
- 1-year change
- +5.00 ft
- Record high
- 8039.72 ft
In brief
Marys Lake stood at 8,036.93 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 96% of October readings since 2021.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 8036.93 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 8039.72 ft (2022-01-08) |
| Record low | 8021.50 ft (2023-12-09) |
| Average of all readings | 8031.87 ft |
| Data span | 5 years (1,999 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Marys Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Marys Lake sits at 8036.93 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 2.90 ft.
What is the water level at Marys Lake today?
The most recent reading at Marys Lake is 8036.93 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 Marys Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Marys Lake in our records is 8039.72 ft on 2022-01-08. The lowest is 8021.50 ft on 2023-12-09. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.
Is Marys Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 96% 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 Marys Lake 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. Marys Lake has risen 2.90 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 Marys Lake changed over the past year?
Marys Lake is +5.00 ft compared with this date last year (8036.93 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 8039.72 ft and a record low of 8021.50 ft.
Download and cite
Quote this reading
Marys Lake stood at 8,036.93 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 96% of October readings since 2021.
Download the full record
marys-lake-co-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Marys Lake water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/co/marys-lake/, 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.