South Platte River at Cheesman Reservoir
Colorado — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Jefferson County, Colorado on the South Platte River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CHSC2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Action Stage

6844 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

6846.91 ft

Crest of dam.

6842 ft

Top of active conservation pool.

Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.

7-Day Water Level Chart

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About This Gauge

NWS LID

CHSC2

River

South Platte River

County

Jefferson, CO

Coordinates

39.2086°N, 105.2723°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of South Platte River at Cheesman Reservoir?

The South Platte River at Cheesman Reservoir gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.

What is flood stage for South Platte River at Cheesman Reservoir?

This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.

How do I get alerts when South Platte River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South Platte River at Cheesman Reservoir to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the South Platte River at Cheesman Reservoir gauge located?

The gauge is located in Jefferson County, Colorado at coordinates 39.2086°N, 105.2723°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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On This River

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More Resources

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: CO Division of Water Resources

South Platte River at Cheesman ReservoirColorado — Water Level & Flood Stage