Nevada · reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

Current water conditions

6,181.85ft (datum not reported)

Observed Nov 9, 2026, 4:15 PM MST

Retrieved by this site Nov 9, 2026, 5:15 PM MST; this is not a new observation.

24-hour change: Not available
7-day change: -0.13 ft
30-day change: -0.79 ft

Source: USGS Water Data APIsdetails

Wild Horse Reservoir level summary

As of Nov 9, 2026, 4:15 PM MST, Wild Horse Reservoir was at 6,181.85 ft, down 0.13 ft over the past week and down 0.79 ft over the past 30 days. This reading comes from USGS Water Data APIs.

Available history here contains 401 daily observations from Oct 5, 2025, 11:45 PM MST through Nov 9, 2026, 4:15 PM MST. Highs and lows below refer only to the available records in each window, not all-time lake extremes.

Last 30 days high / low: 6,182.64 / 6,181.85 ft; Range 0.79 ft; currently 0.00 ft above the low
Last 12 months high / low: 6,196.23 / 6,181.85 ft; Range 14.38 ft; currently 0.00 ft above the low

About Wild Horse Reservoir and its gauge

Wild Horse Reservoir is monitored by the U.S. Geological Survey at WILD HORSE RES NR GOLD CR, NV in Elko County, Nevada. The map marks this official monitoring location rather than a lake-center or recreation access point. The reservoir elevation parameter uses the station’s reported reference; a national vertical datum is not supplied for this series and is not inferred.

The displayed series is linked to WILD HORSE RES NR GOLD CR, NV. Map coordinates identify the approximate monitoring location, not a boat ramp or access point.

Official elevation series and location records

Recent daily levels

Available daily levels for Wild Horse Reservoir, newest first. Historical USGS daily records may use a reported daily statistic; newer records use the last collected instantaneous reading of the day.
Date	Elevation (ft)	Change from prior day
Nov 9, 2026	6,181.85	-0.02
Nov 8, 2026	6,181.87	-0.02
Nov 7, 2026	6,181.89	-0.02
Nov 6, 2026	6,181.91	+0.01
Nov 5, 2026	6,181.9	-0.03
Nov 4, 2026	6,181.93	-0.03
Nov 3, 2026	6,181.96	-0.02
Nov 2, 2026	6,181.98	+0.01
Nov 1, 2026	6,181.97	-0.01
Oct 31, 2026	6,181.98	+0.01
Oct 30, 2026	6,181.97	-0.02
Oct 29, 2026	6,181.99	-0.04
Oct 28, 2026	6,182.03	-0.03
Oct 27, 2026	6,182.06	-0.04

How Wild Horse Reservoir levels are measured

The number above is the lake's water surface elevation: the height of the water in feet above a fixed reference point, not the depth of the lake. A rising number means the lake is filling; a falling number means more water is leaving (through releases, evaporation or use) than flowing in.

Readings for Wild Horse Reservoir come from USGS Water Data APIs. The source does not report which vertical datum these elevations use, so compare them only with other readings from the same source. Recent values are usually provisional and can be revised by the agency.

Lake Levels Near Me is scheduled to check for new readings every 3 hours; the source may report less frequently. If a reading is more than 2 days old it is labeled "last reported" instead of current. Measurement methodology and corrections.

Recreation

Boat ramp, marina, camping and fishing status: not verified. Check with the managing agency for current access and advisories.

Readings are informational and may be delayed or revised by the source agency. They do not indicate whether boating, swimming, or other activities are safe. Check official agency notices for closures and warnings.