Name: Blue Mesa Reservoir water-level time series
Creator: Lakebrief

Question 1

What is the current water level at Blue Mesa Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

Blue Mesa Reservoir's current water level is shown at the top of this page, sourced from USBR RISE catalog item 78 and updated continuously. The 7-day trend, full-pool comparison, and a multi-year history chart are all on this page.

Question 2

What is the full pool elevation for Blue Mesa Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

Blue Mesa Reservoir has a full pool elevation of 7519 ft (NGVD29). Surface area at full pool is 9,180 acres.

Question 3

How is Blue Mesa Reservoir's water level measured?

Accepted Answer

Water-surface elevation for Blue Mesa Reservoir is measured by USBR RISE catalog item 78. Lakebrief polls the upstream feed continuously and renders the latest reading, recent trend, and multi-year context.

Question 4

What is the historical low water level for Blue Mesa Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

The lowest recorded modern elevation for Blue Mesa Reservoir is approximately 7390 ft. The low-water advisory threshold for the dashboard is 7509 ft.

Blue Mesa Reservoir water level