Reservoir · Wyoming · United States · BOR RISE
Big Sandy Reservoir and Dam
76.2% full
Capacity
48.97 hm³
Volume stored
37 hm³
Coordinates
42.268°N, 109.432°W
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
76.2%vs 7 days ago
-0.7%losing
vs 1 year ago
+20.6%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: 2026-06-10.
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About Big Sandy Reservoir and Dam
As of June 10, 2026, Big Sandy Reservoir and Dam is filled to 76.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 37 hm³ of water out of a maximum 49 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 (-0.7 pts), and it is 20.6 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Big Sandy Reservoir and Dam — 1824 data points between June 13, 2021 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 0.2% (August 18, 2021) to a high of 105.0% (June 5, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around September.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Wyoming basin at 42.268°N, 109.432°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 76.2%
- Water stored
- 37 hm³
- Total capacity
- 49 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.7 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 20.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Wyoming
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 42.268°N, 109.432°W
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 76.2% | 37 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 76.9% | 38 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 76.9% | 38 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 76.6% | 38 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 76.6% | 38 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 76.0% | 37 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 76.2% | 37 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 76.9% | 38 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 77.0% | 38 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 76.6% | 38 |
| 31 May 2026 | 76.4% | 37 |
| 30 May 2026 | 75.7% | 37 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Big Sandy Reservoir and Dam?
As of June 10, 2026, Big Sandy Reservoir and Dam is at 76.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 37 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Big Sandy Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Big Sandy Reservoir and Dam is within its normal operating range at 76.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Big Sandy Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Big Sandy Reservoir and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.7 points).
How much water can Big Sandy Reservoir and Dam hold?
Big Sandy Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 49 hm³.
Where is Big Sandy Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Big Sandy Reservoir and Dam is located in Wyoming, United States, within the Wyoming basin (coordinates 42.268°N, 109.432°W).
What is Big Sandy Reservoir and Dam used for?
Big Sandy Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.