Name: Buffalo Bill Reservoir water-level time series
Creator: Lakebrief

Question 1

What is the current water level at Buffalo Bill Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

Buffalo Bill Reservoir's current water level is shown at the top of this page, sourced from USBR RISE catalog item 146 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 Buffalo Bill Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

Buffalo Bill Reservoir has a full pool elevation of 5393.5 ft (USBR Hydromet forebay elevation (ft)). Surface area at full pool is 8,150 acres.

Question 3

How is Buffalo Bill Reservoir's water level measured?

Accepted Answer

Water-surface elevation for Buffalo Bill Reservoir is measured by USBR RISE catalog item 146. 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 Buffalo Bill Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

The lowest recorded modern elevation for Buffalo Bill Reservoir is approximately 5322.95 ft. The low-water advisory threshold for the dashboard is 5380 ft.

Buffalo Bill Reservoir water level