Vallecito Reservoir water level
Reservoir, Colorado, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Surface elevation
- Water stored
- 76,895 acre‑ft
History
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What this means
At 7,645.71 ft, Vallecito Reservoir is holding more water than usual for mid-October.
That puts it 6.96 ft above the median of 7,638.75 ft for mid-October, based on 36 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 7,643.71 ft (+2.00 ft).
It is on the way up, by 5.19 ft over the past week. The 30-day range is 7,620.01 ft – 7,645.71 ft.
Many reservoirs reach their low point of the year in fall, before winter rain and snow start the refill.
Compared with 36 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 7,638.75 ft6.96 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 7,619.61 ft – 7,647.30 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (36 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 7,643.71 ft+2.00 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 7,620.01 ft – 7,645.71 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 7,617.44 ft – 7,663.09 ft
Boating and fishing at Vallecito Reservoir
When a lake runs high, docks and swimming areas may close for a while and floating logs become a real hazard for boats.
Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon ReservoirReservoir | 8,121.41 ft | Very high | 5.9 mi | |
| Lemon Reservoir near DurangoReservoir, Lemon Reservoir | 8,121.93 ft | Very high | +1.07 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Los Pinos River near IgnacioRiver gauge, Los Pinos River | 54.2 cfs | Normal | 16 mi | |
| Hermosa Creek near HermosaRiver gauge, Hermosa Creek | 245 cfs | Very high | 16 mi | |
| Animas River at Tall Timber Resort above TacomaRiver gauge, Animas River | 1,090 cfs | Very high | 19 mi | |
| Animas River at DurangoRiver gauge, Animas River | 4.02 ft | Below flood stage | 19 mi | |
| Animas River below Durango Pump Plant near DurangoRiver gauge, Animas River | 1,760 cfs | Very high | 20 mi | |
| Lake Nighthorse and Ridges BasinLake | 6,880.30 ft | Normal | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Vallecito Reservoir compare with last year?
It is 2.00 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7,643.71 ft.
How often is Vallecito Reservoir updated?
Once a day. The source, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, publishes a single daily value; the latest is from Oct 15, 2026.
What is the water level of Vallecito Reservoir today?
On Oct 15, 2026, the surface elevation was 7,645.71 ft. Up 5.19 ft over the last 7 days.
Is Vallecito Reservoir rising or falling?
Up 5.19 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Vallecito Reservoir normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 36 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation publishes a new reading once a day. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the Public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Station code
usbr:501(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.38956, -107.55602(WGS84)- Update interval
- once a day
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (RISE), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface elevation elevation | 7,645.71 ft | 2026-10-15 07:00 | Provisional |
Water stored storage | 76,895 acre‑ft | 2026-10-15 07:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation: Vallecito Reservoir (usbr:501). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/vallecito-reservoir
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer