Reservoir · Colorado · United States · USACE CWMS
Bear Creek Dam & Reservoir
44.1% full
Capacity
2.47 hm³
Volume stored
1 hm³
Coordinates
39.651°N, 105.134°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
44.1%vs 7 days ago
+0.4%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-10.6%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — 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: 2026-07-30.
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About Bear Creek Dam & Reservoir
As of July 30, 2026, Bear Creek Dam & Reservoir is filled to 44.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1 hm³ of water out of a maximum 2 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 (+0.4 pts), and it is 10.6 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Bear Creek Dam & Reservoir — 327 data points between August 1, 2021 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 43.7% (July 29, 2026) to a high of 93.1% (August 1, 2021). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around July.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Colorado basin at 39.651°N, 105.134°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 44.1%
- Water stored
- 1 hm³
- Total capacity
- 2 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.4 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 10.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Colorado
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 39.651°N, 105.134°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 44.1% | 1 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 43.7% | 1 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 44.1% | 1 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 44.1% | 1 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 44.5% | 1 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 44.9% | 1 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 44.9% | 1 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 44.5% | 1 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 44.5% | 1 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 44.9% | 1 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 45.3% | 1 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 45.3% | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Bear Creek Dam & Reservoir?
As of July 30, 2026, Bear Creek Dam & Reservoir is at 44.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Bear Creek Dam & Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Bear Creek Dam & Reservoir is within its normal operating range at 44.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Bear Creek Dam & Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Bear Creek Dam & Reservoir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.4 points).
How much water can Bear Creek Dam & Reservoir hold?
Bear Creek Dam & Reservoir has a total capacity of 2 hm³.
Where is Bear Creek Dam & Reservoir reservoir located?
Bear Creek Dam & Reservoir is located in Colorado, United States, within the Colorado basin (coordinates 39.651°N, 105.134°W).
What is Bear Creek Dam & Reservoir used for?
Bear Creek Dam & Reservoir is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.