ColoradoReservoir, 423 acres, Conejos County
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9,997.94ft
Up 11.56 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: SW wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 43°F. Tuesday: WSW wind 7 to 11 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 45°F.
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9,997.94ft NGVD29
+11.56 ft in 7 days20.78 ft above the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Platoro Reservoir was at 9,997.94 ft on October 26, rising 11.56 ft over the past week. That is well above normal for October: the typical October level is 9,977.16 ft, so the lake is 20.78 ft above its usual mark.
Background reading: Platoro Reservoir on Wikipedia
Platoro Reservoir is a 423-acre reservoir in Conejos County, Colorado.
Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Platoro Dam, published through the Corps' CWMS data service. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
Small lakes rarely build big waves, but trees and hills around the shore make the wind patchy. Expect sudden puffs and lulls rather than a steady breeze. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SW wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 43°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
Platoro Reservoir was at 9,997.94 ft on October 26, rising 11.56 ft over the past week. That is well above normal for October: the typical October level is 9,977.16 ft, so the lake is 20.78 ft above its usual mark.
Platoro Reservoir covers about 423 acres (0.7 square miles) of surface water.
If Platoro is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.