Reservoir · Washington · United States · BOR RISE
Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam (BNK)
53.5% full
Capacity
1,572.69 hm³
Volume stored
842 hm³
Coordinates
47.617°N, 119.299°W
Last updated
2026-05-12
Current fill
53.5%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
-0.6%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: 2026-05-12.
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About Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam (BNK)
As of May 12, 2026, Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam (BNK) is filled to 53.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 842 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 (-0.1 pts), and it sits close to where it was a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam (BNK) — 2105 data points between June 13, 2021 and May 12, 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 September.
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
- 53.5%
- Water stored
- 842 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,573 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 0.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Washington
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 47.617°N, 119.299°W
- Last updated
- May 12, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 55.0% | 865 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam (BNK)?
As of May 12, 2026, Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam (BNK) is at 53.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 842 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam (BNK) reservoir full?
No. As of May 12, 2026, Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam (BNK) is within its normal operating range at 53.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam (BNK) rising or falling?
The level at Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam (BNK) has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam (BNK) hold?
Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam (BNK) has a total capacity of 1,573 hm³.
Where is Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam (BNK) reservoir located?
Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam (BNK) 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 (BNK) used for?
Banks Lake and Dry Falls Dam (BNK) is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.