Reservoir · Colorado · United States · BOR RISE
Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam and Powerplant
32.1% full
Capacity
923.17 hm³
Volume stored
297 hm³
Coordinates
38.464°N, 107.225°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
32.1%vs 7 days ago
-0.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
-13.1%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: 2026-07-28.
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About Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam and Powerplant
As of July 28, 2026, Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam and Powerplant is filled to 32.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 297 hm³ of water out of a maximum 923 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.2 pts), and it is 13.1 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam and Powerplant — 1824 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 27.9% (October 31, 2021) to a high of 102.2% (June 25, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around July and at its lowest around April.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Colorado basin at 38.464°N, 107.225°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 32.1%
- Water stored
- 297 hm³
- Total capacity
- 923 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 13.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Colorado
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 38.464°N, 107.225°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 32.1% | 297 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 32.3% | 299 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 32.5% | 300 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 32.7% | 302 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 32.9% | 304 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 33.1% | 305 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 33.2% | 307 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 33.4% | 308 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 33.6% | 310 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 33.8% | 312 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 34.0% | 314 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 34.1% | 315 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam and Powerplant?
As of July 28, 2026, Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam and Powerplant is at 32.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 297 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam and Powerplant reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam and Powerplant is low at 32.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam and Powerplant rising or falling?
The level at Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam and Powerplant has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.2 points).
How much water can Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam and Powerplant hold?
Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam and Powerplant has a total capacity of 923 hm³.
Where is Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam and Powerplant reservoir located?
Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam and Powerplant is located in Colorado, United States, within the Colorado basin (coordinates 38.464°N, 107.225°W).
What is Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam and Powerplant used for?
Blue Mesa Reservoir Dam and Powerplant is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.