Lake levels
Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir, CO
- water level
- 9614.68 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -20.26 ft
- 30-day change
- -25.42 ft
- 1-year change
- -15.09 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- -0.29 ft
- 7-day change
- -20.26 ft
- 30-day change
- -25.42 ft
- 1-year change
- -15.09 ft
- Record high
- 9643.44 ft
In brief
Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir stood at 9,614.68 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 100% of October readings since 2021.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 9614.68 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 9643.44 ft (2026-01-04) |
| Record low | 9613.48 ft (2024-12-03) |
| Average of all readings | 9634.11 ft |
| Data span | 5 years (1,999 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir sits at 9614.68 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 25.42 ft.
What is the water level at Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir is 9614.68 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 Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir in our records is 9643.44 ft on 2026-01-04. The lowest is 9613.48 ft on 2024-12-03. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.
Is Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 0% of them, which we classify as low 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 Mount Elbert Forebay 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. Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir has fallen 25.42 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 Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir changed over the past year?
Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir is -15.09 ft compared with this date last year (9614.68 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 9643.44 ft and a record low of 9613.48 ft.
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Quote this reading
Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir stood at 9,614.68 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 100% of October readings since 2021.
Download the full record
mount-elbert-forebay-reservoir-co-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/co/mount-elbert-forebay-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.