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Reservoir · Arizona · United States · USGS NWIS

Apache Lake

92.3% full

Capacity

302.37 hm³

Volume stored

279 hm³

Coordinates

33.591°N, 111.343°W

Last updated

2026-08-02

Current fill

92.3%
High

vs 7 days ago

0.0%

stable

vs 1 year ago

+0.6%

year-over-year

7-day trend

stable

Data source: USGS National Water Information System (NWIS) — daily reservoir storage volume. Design capacity is unavailable for this site, so fill % is estimated against the 5-year maximum storage and may overstate fullness. Last reading: 2026-08-02.

Catchment Weather

Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 33.591, -111.343 · Open in Google Maps

About Apache Lake

As of August 2, 2026, Apache Lake is filled to 92.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 279 hm³ of water out of a maximum 302 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it sits close to where it was a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for Apache Lake — 1097 data points between August 2, 2023 and August 2, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 89.7% (November 12, 2023) to a high of 96.1% (April 3, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around December.

It is operated by SRP primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Salt River basin at 33.591°N, 111.343°W.

Key facts

Current fill level
92.3%
Water stored
279 hm³
Total capacity
302 hm³
7-day change
No change
Year-on-year
▲ 0.6 pts
Primary use
Multipurpose
River
Salt River
River basin
Salt River
Operator
SRP
Coordinates
33.591°N, 111.343°W
Last updated
August 2, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
2 Aug 202692.3%279
1 Aug 202692.3%279
31 Jul 202692.7%280
30 Jul 202692.4%279
29 Jul 202691.9%278
28 Jul 202692.2%279
27 Jul 202692.0%278
26 Jul 202691.9%278
25 Jul 202692.2%279
24 Jul 202692.6%280
23 Jul 202692.7%280
22 Jul 202693.2%282

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Apache Lake?

As of August 2, 2026, Apache Lake is at 92.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 279 hm³ of water, according to SRP (Salt River Project) data.

Is Apache Lake reservoir full?

No. As of August 2, 2026, Apache Lake is high at 92.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at Apache Lake rising or falling?

The level at Apache Lake has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).

How much water can Apache Lake hold?

Apache Lake has a total capacity of 302 hm³.

Where is Apache Lake reservoir located?

Apache Lake is located in Arizona, United States, within the Salt River basin (coordinates 33.591°N, 111.343°W).

What is Apache Lake used for?

Apache Lake is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by SRP.

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