Ridgway Reservoir near Ridgway water level

Name: Ridgway Reservoir near Ridgway water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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Reservoir, Ridgway Reservoir, Colorado, United States

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High for late October

Surface elevation

6,855.63ft Up 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 11:15 AM MDT (1 hour ago)

Water stored: 67,550 acre‑ft

History

7 days

Surface elevation

What this means

At 6,855.63 ft, Ridgway Reservoir near Ridgway is holding more water than usual for late October.

It is on the way up, by 0.17 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6,854.57 ft – 6,855.63 ft.

Many reservoirs are drawn down through summer and fall; most of the refill comes later, with winter rain or spring snowmelt.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

About this gauge

Location: Ouray County
Elevation above sea level: 6,871 ft

Boating and fishing at Ridgway Reservoir near Ridgway

Slightly high water rarely causes problems on the water itself, though some low-lying shoreline spots may be wet.

Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.

About Ridgway Reservoir near Ridgway

Ridgway Reservoir is a lake impounded by Ridgway Dam on the Uncompahgre River north of the town of Ridgway in Ouray County, Colorado in the western United States. Ridgway Dam was built as part of the Dallas Creek Project. Construction began in 1978 and completed in 1987. The lake was first filled in 1990 as an aid to irrigation of the Uncompahgre Valley and flood control. Today recreation opportunities are provided at Ridgway State Park along the lake.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:26 PM Daylight 11 hr Waxing gibbous 79%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Uncompahgre River below Ridgway ReservoirRiver gauge, Uncompahgre River	1.93 ft	Below flood stage	±0	0.3 mi
Ridgway ReservoirReservoir	6,851.09 ft	Normal		1.1 mi
Uncompahgre River near RidgwayRiver gauge, Uncompahgre River	2.26 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	3.7 mi
Dallas Creek near RidgwayRiver gauge, Dallas Creek	2.77 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	4.1 mi
Uncompahgre River at ColonaRiver gauge, Uncompahgre River	3.64 ft	Below flood stage	±0	7 mi
Cimarron River near CimarronRiver gauge, Cimarron River	1.17 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	12 mi
Silver Jack Reservoir near CimarronReservoir, Silver Jack Reservoir	8,861.31 ft	High	+0.35 ft	12 mi
Uncompahgre River near OurayRiver gauge, Uncompahgre River	91.1 cfs	High	+3.0 cfs	14 mi

Questions and answers

Is Ridgway Reservoir near Ridgway really 6,855.63 ft deep?

No. 6,855.63 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.

Where is the Ridgway Reservoir near Ridgway gauge?

The gauge is in Ouray County, Colorado. It sits 6,871 ft above sea level.

What is the water level of Ridgway Reservoir near Ridgway today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 11:15 AM MDT, the surface elevation was 6,855.63 ft. Up 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Ridgway Reservoir near Ridgway rising or falling?

Up 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Ridgway Reservoir near Ridgway normal?

High for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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:09147022 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.23721, -107.75811 (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	6,855.63 ft	2026-10-21 17:15	Provisional
Water stored	67,550 acre‑ft	2026-10-21 17:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Ridgway Reservoir near Ridgway (usgs:09147022). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/ridgway-reservoir-near-ridgway

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer