Name: Flaming Gorge Reservoir water-level time series
Creator: Lakebrief

Question 1

What is the current water level at Flaming Gorge Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

Flaming Gorge Reservoir's current water level is shown at the top of this page, sourced from USBR RISE catalog item 341 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 Flaming Gorge Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

Flaming Gorge Reservoir has a full pool elevation of 6040 ft (NGVD29). Surface area at full pool is 42,020 acres.

Question 3

How is Flaming Gorge Reservoir's water level measured?

Accepted Answer

Water-surface elevation for Flaming Gorge Reservoir is measured by USBR RISE catalog item 341. 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 Flaming Gorge Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

The lowest recorded modern elevation for Flaming Gorge Reservoir is approximately 5970 ft. The low-water advisory threshold for the dashboard is 6027 ft.

Flaming Gorge Reservoir water level