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Vallecito Reservoir, CO

water level
7641.98 ft
Condition
High for this time of year
7-day change
+2.58 ft
30-day change
+24.28 ft
1-year change
+11.50 ft

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

Since yesterday
+0.51 ft
7-day change
+2.58 ft
30-day change
+24.28 ft
1-year change
+11.50 ft
Record high
7664.68 ft

In brief

Vallecito Reservoir stood at 7,641.98 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 84% of October readings since 2021.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

7,6147,6227,6307,6387,645SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12LOW 7617.447641.98 ft

Records and averages

Current level7641.98 ft
Record high7664.68 ft (2023-06-28)
Record low7615.61 ft (2021-10-03)
Average of all readings7643.47 ft
Data span5 years (2,000 readings)

Level schematic

7,6147,6277,6407,6537,667PUBLISHED HIGH 7,664.68 ft7,641.98 ftPUBLISHED LOW 7,615.61 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Vallecito Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Vallecito Reservoir sits at 7641.98 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 24.28 ft.

What is the water level at Vallecito Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Vallecito Reservoir is 7641.98 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 Vallecito Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Vallecito Reservoir in our records is 7664.68 ft on 2023-06-28. The lowest is 7615.61 ft on 2021-10-03. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.

Is Vallecito Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 84% 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 Vallecito 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. Vallecito Reservoir has risen 24.28 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 Vallecito Reservoir changed over the past year?

Vallecito Reservoir is +11.50 ft compared with this date last year (7641.98 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 7664.68 ft and a record low of 7615.61 ft.

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Vallecito Reservoir stood at 7,641.98 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 84% 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

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

2,000 readings, Apr 22, 2021 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 39 KB.

How to cite

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