Name: Horsetooth Reservoir water-level time series
Creator: Lakebrief

Question 1

What is the current water level at Horsetooth Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

Horsetooth Reservoir's current water level is shown at the top of this page, sourced from USBR RISE catalog item 87 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 Horsetooth Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

Horsetooth Reservoir has a full pool elevation of 5430 ft (NGVD29). Surface area at full pool is 1,899 acres.

Question 3

How is Horsetooth Reservoir's water level measured?

Accepted Answer

Water-surface elevation for Horsetooth Reservoir is measured by USBR RISE catalog item 87. 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 Horsetooth Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

The lowest recorded modern elevation for Horsetooth Reservoir is approximately 5270.25 ft. The low-water advisory threshold for the dashboard is 5410 ft.

Horsetooth Reservoir water level