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SwedenBig Sandy Reservoir near Farson water level
Reservoir, Big Sandy Reservoir, Wyoming, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Surface elevation
History
What this means
The lake level at Big Sandy Reservoir near Farson reads 6,738.86 ft, about where it usually sits at this time of year.
It is 23.64 ft below the flood stage of 6,762.50 ft.
It is on the way up, by 0.21 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6,737.66 ft – 6,738.86 ft.
Many reservoirs are drawn down through summer and fall; most of the refill comes later, with winter rain or spring snowmelt.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Boating and fishing at Big Sandy Reservoir near Farson
A lake in its usual range is what most ramps, docks and swimming areas are built for.
Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy ReservoirReservoir | 6,738.73 ft | Normal | 1.3 mi | |
| Eden ReservoirReservoir | 6,704.35 ft | Normal | 3.4 mi | |
| Big Sandy River at Gasson Bridge, near EdenRiver gauge, Big Sandy River | 32.9 cfs | Low | +0.6 cfs | 25 mi |
| East Fork River above East Fork Canal, near BoulderRiver gauge, East Fork River | 16.29 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 30 mi |
| New Fork River near Big PineyRiver gauge, New Fork River | 2.82 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 34 mi |
| East Fork at New ForkRiver gauge, East Fork | 94.1 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 34 mi |
| Green River below Fontenelle ReservoirRiver gauge, Green River | 11.11 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 35 mi |
| Fontenelle ReservoirReservoir | 6,498.54 ft | High | 37 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Big Sandy Reservoir near Farson really 6,738.86 ft deep?
No. 6,738.86 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.
What is the water level of Big Sandy Reservoir near Farson today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 PM MDT, the surface elevation was 6,738.86 ft. Up 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Big Sandy Reservoir near Farson rising or falling?
Up 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Big Sandy Reservoir near Farson normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09213700(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.24912, -109.42930(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 | 6,738.86 ft | 2026-10-20 23:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Big Sandy Reservoir near Farson (usgs:09213700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/big-sandy-reservoir-near-farson
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer