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Spinney Mountain Reservoir conditions today

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8,661.89ft

Down 0.45 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: WSW wind 4 to 8 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 50°F. Tuesday: WSW wind 4 to 12 kt, gusts to 24 kt, high near 54°F.

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Water level

8,661.89ft above sea level

-0.45 ft in 7 days

14.65 ft below the October normal

Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26

Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Spinney Mountain Reservoir was at 8,661.89 ft on October 26, falling 0.45 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 8,676.54 ft, so the lake is 14.65 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Colorado
County
Park County
Surface area
2,403 acres
Level source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Spinney Mtn Res
Coordinates
38.9861° N, 105.6431° W

About Spinney Mountain Reservoir

Spinney Mountain Reservoir covers about 2,403 acres in Park County, Colorado and is classed as a reservoir.

Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Spinney Mtn Res, published through the Corps' CWMS data service. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. 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.

Spinney Mountain Reservoir questions

Is it windy on Spinney Mountain Reservoir today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WSW wind 4 to 8 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 50°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.

What is the water level at Spinney Mountain Reservoir right now?

Spinney Mountain Reservoir was at 8,661.89 ft on October 26, falling 0.45 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 8,676.54 ft, so the lake is 14.65 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Spinney Mountain Reservoir?

Spinney Mountain Reservoir covers about 2,403 acres (3.8 square miles) of surface water.

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