Taylor Park Reservoir at Taylor Park water level
Reservoir, Taylor Park Reservoir, Colorado, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Surface elevation
- Water stored
- 52,350 acre‑ft
History
202120222023202420252026
What this means
At 9,297.90 ft, Taylor Park Reservoir at Taylor Park is far below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 10.94 ft below the median of 9,308.84 ft for mid-October, based on 7 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 9,306.24 ft (−8.34 ft).
The water is rising: up 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 9,296.42 ft and 9,297.90 ft.
Many reservoirs are drawn down through summer and fall; most of the refill comes later, with winter rain or spring snowmelt.
Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 9,308.84 ft10.94 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 9,302.61 ft – 9,314.10 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 9,306.24 ft−8.34 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 9,296.42 ft – 9,297.90 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 9,296.09 ft – 9,309.48 ft
Swimming and boating at Taylor Park Reservoir at Taylor Park
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
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor River below Taylor Park ReservoirRiver gauge, Taylor River | 3.15 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 0.2 mi |
| Taylor Park ReservoirReservoir | 9,297.85 ft | Very low | 1.5 mi | |
| Willow Creek above Taylor Park ReservoirRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 14.3 cfs | Low | ±0 | 2.4 mi |
| Texas Creek at Taylor ParkRiver gauge, Texas Creek | 19.0 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 3.4 mi |
| Taylor River at Taylor ParkRiver gauge, Taylor River | 1.33 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 3.6 mi |
| East River below Cement Creek near Crested ButteRiver gauge, East River | 98.0 cfs | Normal | +6.8 cfs | 14 mi |
| Taylor River at AlmontRiver gauge, Taylor River | 1.45 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 17 mi |
| East River at AlmontRiver gauge, East River | 2.62 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Taylor Park Reservoir at Taylor Park compare with last year?
It is 8.34 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 9,306.24 ft.
What is a normal level for Taylor Park Reservoir at Taylor Park in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 9,308.84 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 9,302.61 ft and 9,314.10 ft, based on 7 years of records.
Is Taylor Park Reservoir at Taylor Park really 9,297.90 ft deep?
No. 9,297.90 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 Taylor Park Reservoir at Taylor Park today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:30 AM MDT, the surface elevation was 9,297.90 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Taylor Park Reservoir at Taylor Park rising or falling?
Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.37 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Taylor Park Reservoir at Taylor Park normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 7 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09108500(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.81772, -106.60524(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- 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 | 9,297.90 ft | 2026-10-20 13:30 | Provisional |
| Water stored | 52,350 acre‑ft | 2026-10-20 13:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Taylor Park Reservoir at Taylor Park (usgs:09108500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/taylor-park-reservoir-at-taylor-park
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