Continental Reservoir water level — Colorado
Continental Reservoir in Colorado was last measured at 15,639 acre-ft of storage (no elevation gauge reported), as of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.
- Pool elevation
- Not reported
- % of conservation pool full
- Not reported
- Storage
- 15,639 acre-ft
- Recent trend
- Not enough data
This station reports storage but no elevation gauge — its managing agency does not publish a pool-elevation reading here.
Recent trend
The last 90 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.
Not enough recent readings to show a trend.
Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-07-14. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).
Water levels here are provisional readings for general reference only. Conditions vary and readings can be revised. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making navigation, boating, or dam-safety decisions.
Source: USACE SPA/Continental, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →
Nearby lakes
The six nearest published lakes by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-state neighbors included.
| Lake | State | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Reservoir | CO | — | 19 km |
| Silver Jack Reservoir | CO | 8,879.58 ft | 48 km |
| Ridgway Reservoir | CO | 6,863.19 ft | 62 km |
| Blue Mesa Dam & Reservoir | CO | 7,441.25 ft | 64 km |
| Crystal Reservoir | CO | — | 64 km |
| Vallecito Dam & Reservoir | CO | 7,644.77 ft | 65 km |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current water level of Continental Reservoir?
- This lake reports storage (15,639 acre-ft as of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00)) but no elevation gauge — its managing agency does not publish a pool-elevation reading here.
- Is Continental Reservoir full right now?
- Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.
- Where does this data come from?
- From USACE SPA/Continental, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.
- Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?
- No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.
More in Colorado
See every lake tracked in Colorado, or read the methodology behind these figures.