Lake Colorado City near Colorado City water level
Lake, Lake Colorado City, Texas, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Surface elevation
History
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What this means
At 2,058.78 ft, Lake Colorado City near Colorado City is below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 2,060.18 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 1.40 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2,060.27 ft, a difference of −1.49 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2,058.61 ft and 2,058.84 ft.
Many reservoirs reach their low point of the year in fall, before winter rain and snow start the refill.
Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2,060.18 ft1.40 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2,057.53 ft – 2,065.08 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2,060.27 ft−1.49 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2,058.61 ft – 2,058.84 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2,057.54 ft – 2,060.29 ft
- Highest on record
- 2,072.10 ftNovember 18, 2004
Swimming and boating at Lake Colorado City near Colorado City
Low water changes a lake fast for boaters. Some ramps get shorter or close, docks may be moved, and rocks and sandbars that are usually well under the surface come within reach of a prop.
If you swim, pick a spot with an easy way out, and remember that drop-offs move as the level changes.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River at Colorado CityRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.90 ft | Very high | −0.08 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Champion Creek Reservoir near Colorado CityReservoir, Champion Creek Reservoir | 2,063.87 ft | Low | +0.69 ft | 5.6 mi |
| Beals Creek near WestbrookRiver gauge, Beals Creek | 2.17 ft | Normal | −5.17 ft | 11 mi |
| Colorado River at Hwy 350 near IraRiver gauge, Colorado River | 4.04 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 16 mi |
| Deep Creek near DunnRiver gauge, Deep Creek | 3.50 ft | High | +0.87 ft | 16 mi |
| Lake J. B. Thomas near VincentLake, Lake J. B. Thomas | 2,226.03 ft | Low | +0.39 ft | 21 mi |
| Colorado River above SilverRiver gauge, Colorado River | 5.95 ft | Very high | +2.52 ft | 22 mi |
| Moss Creek Lake near CoahomaLake, Moss Creek Lake | 2,331.94 ft | High | −0.41 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Lake Colorado City near Colorado City higher than last year?
No, it is 1.49 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2,060.27 ft.
How high and low has Lake Colorado City near Colorado City been?
The highest reading on record is 2,072.10 ft (November 18, 2004).
How often is Lake Colorado City near Colorado City updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT.
What is the water level of Lake Colorado City near Colorado City today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT, the surface elevation was 2,058.78 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Lake Colorado City near Colorado City rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.10 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Lake Colorado City near Colorado City normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Lake Colorado City near Colorado City?
The highest level on record is 2,072.10 ft on November 18, 2004.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08123000(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.34484, -100.91984(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface elevation elevation | 2,058.78 ft | 2026-10-16 21:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Lake Colorado City near Colorado City (usgs:08123000). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/lake-colorado-city-near-colorado-city
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