
Lake levels
Anchor Reservoir, WY
- water level
- 6369.35 ft
- Condition
- High for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.34 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.18 ft
- 1-year change
- +6.72 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- +0.64 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.34 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.18 ft
- 1-year change
- +6.72 ft
- Record high
- 6412.54 ft
In brief
Anchor Reservoir stood at 6,369.35 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 80% of October readings since 2021.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 6369.35 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 6412.54 ft (2023-06-20) |
| Record low | 6360.43 ft (2022-01-14) |
| Average of all readings | 6371.54 ft |
| Data span | 5 years (2,000 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchor Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Anchor Reservoir sits at 6369.35 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.18 ft.
What is the water level at Anchor Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Anchor Reservoir is 6369.35 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 Anchor Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Anchor Reservoir in our records is 6412.54 ft on 2023-06-20. The lowest is 6360.43 ft on 2022-01-14. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.
Is Anchor Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 80% 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 Anchor 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. Anchor Reservoir has fallen 0.18 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 Anchor Reservoir changed over the past year?
Anchor Reservoir is +6.72 ft compared with this date last year (6369.35 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 6412.54 ft and a record low of 6360.43 ft.
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Quote this reading
Anchor Reservoir stood at 6,369.35 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 80% of October readings since 2021.
Download the full record
anchor-reservoir-wy-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Anchor Reservoir water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wy/anchor-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Wyoming lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.