Blue Mesa Reservoir is at 7,417.5 ft and rose 0.7 ft in the last day.
Current Water Level
7,417.5 ft
2,260.86 m · Reservoir elevation
Compared with the reading at Nov 1, 1:00 AM
Delayed- Measured
- Nov 2, 2026 12:00 AM MST
- Retrieved
- Nov 3, 2026 1:02 PM MST
- Data Source
- USBR (opens in a new tab)
- Datum
- Project datum (RISE lists EGM96)
Water Level Chart
Reservoir elevation from Oct 28, 2026 to Nov 2, 2026: started at 7,415.23 ft and ended at 7,417.51 ft; low 7,415.23 ft, high 7,417.51 ft.
Gaps in the line are periods with no readings; they are not filled in. View data table
24 Hour Change
+0.68 ft (rising)
from 7,416.83 ft on Nov 1
7 Day Change
n/a change not available
No comparable reading
30 Day Change
n/a change not available
No comparable reading
Conditions & Warnings
Forecast
- This Afternoon48°FSunnyWSW 5 to 10 mph0% rain
- Tonight26°FPartly CloudyESE 5 mph0% rain
- Wednesday48°FRain And Snow Showers LikelyNNW 5 to 15 mph67% rain
- Wednesday Night27°FRain And Snow Showers LikelyW 0 to 10 mph58% rain
National Weather Service forecast near Gunnison, CO, retrieved 2 hours ago.
Water Temperature
No official water temperature gauge is linked to this lake.
No active National Weather Service warnings for this location as of 2 hours ago.
Other Measurements
| Reservoir storage | 159,694 ac-ft | +2,563 ac-ft (rising) | USBR · Nov 2, 12:00 AM |
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About Blue Mesa Reservoir
Blue Mesa Reservoir is formed by Blue Mesa Dam on the Gunnison River west of Gunnison, Colorado. It is the largest of the Bureau of Reclamation's Aspinall Unit reservoirs and the largest lake entirely in Colorado.
Blue Mesa Reservoir Location
Blue Mesa ReservoirGunnison, Colorado
Map location is approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Compare & Share
Compare with other lakesOfficial Source & Methodology
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Reservoir elevation
Bureau of Reclamation RISE · ID
1533· Project datum (RISE lists EGM96) Official page -
Reservoir storage
Bureau of Reclamation RISE · ID
1533· Project datum (RISE lists EGM96) · alternate series Official page
The headline number is the reservoir elevation reported by Bureau of Reclamation RISE (typically daily). The "Measured" time is when the agency recorded it; "Retrieved" is when this site last downloaded it.
Recent readings are provisional and may be revised by the agency. Wind, waves and dam operations can change the level between readings. This page is not a flood warning or navigation service; for safety information contact the lake operator and the National Weather Service.
Gauge verified 2026-10-27: Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam and Powerplant read elevation 7414.87 ft; storage 149880 acre-ft. Coordinates are the gauge location. Confirm reference levels with the operator before publishing.
Nearby Lakes
All Colorado lakes- Silver Jack Reservoir23 mi away8,877.4 ft+0.7 ft (rising)
- Crawford Reservoir26 mi away6,502.7 ft+1.4 ft (rising)
- Ridgway Reservoir33 mi away6,861.3 ft+0.6 ft (rising)
- Paonia Reservoir34 mi away6,397.7 ft+1.6 ft (rising)
- Taylor Park Reservoir41 mi away9,299.8 ft+0.1 ft (rising)
- Fruit Growers Reservoir47 mi away5,468.8 ft+0.7 ft (rising)