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Fruit Growers Reservoir near Orchard City water level

Reservoir, Fruit Growers Reservoir, Colorado, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Surface elevation

5,465.64ft Up 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Water stored
116 acre‑ft
5,460 5,465 5,470

History

History
5,4605,4655,470ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 205,4605,4655,470ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
5,4605,4655,470ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 205,4605,4655,470ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
5,4605,4705,480ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20265,4605,4705,480ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
5,4605,4705,480ftOct 2020Apr 2022Oct 2023Apr 2025Oct 20265,4605,4705,480ftOct 2020Oct 2023Oct 2026
5,4605,4705,480ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20265,4605,4705,480ftJanAprJulOct2026

202120222023202420252026

Surface elevation Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The lake level at Fruit Growers Reservoir near Orchard City reads 5,465.64 ft, about where it usually sits at this time of year.

That puts it 0.76 ft above the median of 5,464.88 ft for mid-October, based on 7 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 5,466.81 ft (−1.17 ft).

It is on the way up, by 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5,464.41 ft – 5,465.64 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
5,464.88 ft0.76 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
5,457.09 ft – 5,472.35 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
Same day last year
5,466.81 ft−1.17 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
5,464.41 ft – 5,465.64 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
5,463.92 ft – 5,483.74 ft

Boating and fishing at Fruit Growers Reservoir near Orchard City

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.

19 Mon 66° 46° – Wind 21 mph
20 Tue 68° 46° – Wind 7 mph
21 Wed 64° 51° 0.13 in, 79% Wind 9 mph
22 Thu 58° 53° 0.48 in, 93% Wind 7 mph
23 Fri 63° 49° 0.02 in, 82% Wind 18 mph
24 Sat 58° 45° 0.04 in, 29% Wind 6 mph
25 Sun 57° 43° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:27 AM Sunset 06:28 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min Waxing gibbous 71%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Surface Creek at CedaredgeRiver gauge, Surface Creek 1.04 ft Below flood stage +0.02 ft 5.5 mi
North Fork Gunnison River above Mouth near LazearRiver gauge, North Fork Gunnison River 171 cfs Normal +4.0 cfs 7 mi
Gunnison River at DeltaRiver gauge, Gunnison River 1.45 ft Below flood stage +0.06 ft 8 mi
Uncompahgre River at DeltaRiver gauge, Uncompahgre River 502 cfs Normal −25.0 cfs 9 mi
Loutsenhizer Arroyo at Highway 50 near OlatheRiver gauge, Loutsenhizer Arroyo 73.9 cfs Normal −9.9 cfs 12 mi
Surface Creek near CedaredgeRiver gauge, Surface Creek 2.53 ft Below flood stage ±0 12 mi
Leroux Creek above Mouth near HotchkissRiver gauge, Leroux Creek 6.5 cfs Very low ±0 12 mi
Escalante Creek near DeltaRiver gauge, Escalante Creek 7.9 cfs Normal +1.1 cfs 17 mi

Questions and answers

How does Fruit Growers Reservoir near Orchard City compare with last year?

It is 1.17 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5,466.81 ft.

What is a normal level for Fruit Growers Reservoir near Orchard City in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 5,464.88 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5,457.09 ft and 5,472.35 ft, based on 7 years of records.

Is Fruit Growers Reservoir near Orchard City really 5,465.64 ft deep?

No. 5,465.64 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 Fruit Growers Reservoir near Orchard City today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:00 PM MDT, the surface elevation was 5,465.64 ft. Up 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Fruit Growers Reservoir near Orchard City rising or falling?

Up 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.78 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Fruit Growers Reservoir near Orchard City normal?

Normal 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:09143600 (Agency page)
Coordinates
38.82637, -107.95479 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Surface elevation 5,465.64 ft 2026-10-20 19:00 Provisional
Water stored 116 acre‑ft 2026-10-20 19:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Fruit Growers Reservoir near Orchard City (usgs:09143600). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/fruit-growers-reservoir-near-orchard-city

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