Fruit Growers Reservoir is at 5,468.8 ft and rose 0.7 ft in the last day.
Current Water Level
5,468.8 ft
1,666.90 m · Lake surface elevation
Compared with the reading at Nov 2, 12:00 PM
Delayed- Measured
- Nov 3, 2026 12:00 PM MST
- Retrieved
- Nov 3, 2026 12:56 PM MST
- Data Source
- USGS (opens in a new tab)
- Datum
- NGVD 29
Water Level Chart
Lake surface elevation from Oct 27, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026: started at 5,467.54 ft and ended at 5,468.84 ft; low 5,467.54 ft, high 5,468.84 ft.
Gaps in the line are periods with no readings; they are not filled in. View data table
24 Hour Change
+0.67 ft (rising)
from 5,468.17 ft on Nov 2
7 Day Change
+1.30 ft (rising)
from 5,467.54 ft on Oct 27
30 Day Change
n/a change not available
No comparable reading
Conditions & Warnings
Forecast
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Water Temperature
No official water temperature gauge is linked to this lake.
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Other Measurements
| Reservoir storage | 293 ac-ft | +45 ac-ft (rising) | USGS · Nov 3, 12:00 PM |
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About Fruit Growers Reservoir
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Fruit Growers Reservoir Location
Fruit Growers ReservoirDelta County, Colorado
Map location is approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Compare with other lakesOfficial Source & Methodology
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Lake surface elevation
U.S. Geological Survey Water Data · ID
09143600· NGVD 29 Official page -
Reservoir storage
U.S. Geological Survey Water Data · ID
09143600Official page
The headline number is the lake surface elevation reported by U.S. Geological Survey Water Data (typically every 15 minutes (provisional data)). 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 2026-10-28: FRUIT GROWERS RESERVOIR NEAR ORCHARD CITY, CO read 5467.58 ft. Coordinates are the gauge location. Confirm reference levels with the operator before publishing.
Nearby Lakes
All Colorado lakes- Crawford Reservoir21 mi away6,502.7 ft+1.4 ft (rising)
- Vega Reservoir29 mi away7,939.2 ft+1.4 ft (rising)
- Paonia Reservoir33 mi away6,397.7 ft+1.6 ft (rising)
- Ridgway Reservoir42 mi away6,861.3 ft+0.6 ft (rising)
- Blue Mesa Reservoir47 mi away7,417.5 ft+0.7 ft (rising)
- Silver Jack Reservoir47 mi away8,877.4 ft+0.7 ft (rising)