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Paonia Reservoir (Gunnison County) Water Level Today

Current elevation 6,398.32 ft
▲ 0.71 ft in 24 h▲ 5.53 ft in 7 days Storage 2,780 acre-ft
Reported Nov 4, 2026, 6:00 AM MST · Elevation above NGVD 1929 · U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 09131495 · Provisional data

As of Nov 4, 2026, 6:00 AM MST, Paonia Reservoir is at 6,398.32 ft. The level has risen 5.53 ft over the last 7 days.

Paonia Reservoir level history

Paonia Reservoir water level, last 30 daysElevation from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026: lowest 6381.73 ft, highest 6398.32 ft, latest 6398.32 ft. The table below lists the daily values.6,3806,3856,3906,3956,400Oct 6, 2026Nov 4, 2026

Level

Last 14 days
Date Elevation Daily change Storage
Nov 4, 2026 6,398.32 ft +0.71 ft 2,780 acre-ft
Nov 3, 2026 6,397.61 ft +1.59 ft 2,659 acre-ft
Nov 2, 2026 6,396.02 ft +1.26 ft 2,396 acre-ft
Nov 1, 2026 6,394.76 ft +0.95 ft —
Oct 31, 2026 6,393.81 ft +0.31 ft 2,044 acre-ft
Oct 30, 2026 6,393.50 ft +0.33 ft 1,995 acre-ft
Oct 29, 2026 6,393.17 ft +0.38 ft 1,944 acre-ft
Oct 28, 2026 6,392.79 ft +0.47 ft 1,885 acre-ft
Oct 27, 2026 6,392.32 ft +0.56 ft 1,816 acre-ft
Oct 26, 2026 6,391.76 ft +0.72 ft 1,732 acre-ft
Oct 25, 2026 6,391.04 ft +0.90 ft 1,627 acre-ft
Oct 24, 2026 6,390.14 ft +1.29 ft 1,499 acre-ft
Oct 23, 2026 6,388.85 ft +1.40 ft 1,324 acre-ft
Oct 22, 2026 6,387.45 ft +0.56 ft 1,147 acre-ft

Paonia Reservoir level history

In the 229 days we have on record (Dec 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026), the highest level was 6,447.77 ft on May 15, 2026 and the lowest was 6,370.15 ft on Sep 11, 2026.

Paonia Reservoir storage

The reservoir held 2,780 acre-ft of water at the last reading (Nov 4, 2026, 6:00 AM MST).

Lakes near Paonia Reservoir

Paonia Reservoir 0.1 mi · 6,377.65 ft Crawford Reservoir 22 mi · 6,503.53 ft Vega Reservoir 31 mi · 7,939.86 ft Fruit Growers Reservoir 33 mi · 5,469.57 ft Crystal Reservoir 34 mi · 6,750.74 ft Blue Mesa Reservoir 34 mi · 7,418.22 ft
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FAQ

What is the Paonia Reservoir water level today?

6,398.32 ft as of Nov 4, 2026, 6:00 AM MST, reported by the U.S. Geological Survey.

How often is this page updated?

Every 3 hours. The gauge reports several times a day.

What is the highest and lowest level of Paonia Reservoir?

In the period we have (since Dec 4, 2025): 6,447.77 ft and 6,370.15 ft.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 09131495 (official page). Provisional data, subject to revision. For information only. Not for navigation or flood safety decisions. Check the official source. LakeLevelHQ is not affiliated with any government agency.

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