Reservoir · Washington · United States · BOR RISE
Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam
53.4% full
Capacity
1,572.69 hm³
Volume stored
839 hm³
Coordinates
47.617°N, 119.299°W
Last updated
2026-07-21
Current fill
53.4%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-0.8%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: BOR RISE — US Bureau of Reclamation — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-07-21.
Catchment Weather
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About Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam
As of July 21, 2026, Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam is filled to 53.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 839 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,573 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
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 Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam — 2043 data points between August 15, 2021 and July 21, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 42.1% (August 31, 2024) to a high of 55.5% (June 30, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around March and at its lowest around August.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Washington basin at 47.617°N, 119.299°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 53.4%
- Water stored
- 839 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,573 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 0.8 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Washington
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 47.617°N, 119.299°W
- Last updated
- July 21, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2026 | 53.4% | 839 |
| 12 May 2026 | 53.5% | 842 |
| 10 May 2026 | 53.6% | 843 |
| 9 May 2026 | 53.3% | 838 |
| 8 May 2026 | 53.1% | 836 |
| 7 May 2026 | 52.9% | 832 |
| 6 May 2026 | 53.1% | 836 |
| 5 May 2026 | 53.4% | 840 |
| 4 May 2026 | 53.9% | 847 |
| 3 May 2026 | 54.1% | 850 |
| 2 May 2026 | 54.2% | 852 |
| 1 May 2026 | 54.3% | 853 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam?
As of July 21, 2026, Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam is at 53.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 839 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 21, 2026, Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam is within its normal operating range at 53.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam rising or falling?
The level at Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam hold?
Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam has a total capacity of 1,573 hm³.
Where is Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam reservoir located?
Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam is located in Washington, United States, within the Washington basin (coordinates 47.617°N, 119.299°W).
What is Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam used for?
Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.