Reservoir · Colorado · United States · USACE CWMS
Cherry Creek Dam & Reservoir
71.4% full
Capacity
17.22 hm³
Volume stored
12 hm³
Coordinates
39.651°N, 104.854°W
Last updated
2026-08-07
Current fill
71.4%vs 7 days ago
-0.9%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-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: 2026-08-07.
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About Cherry Creek Dam & Reservoir
As of August 7, 2026, Cherry Creek Dam & Reservoir is filled to 71.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 12 hm³ of water out of a maximum 17 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 (-0.9 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Cherry Creek Dam & Reservoir — 328 data points between August 8, 2021 and August 7, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 71.4% (August 7, 2026) to a high of 86.5% (August 8, 2021). On average the reservoir is fullest around September 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, 104.854°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 71.4%
- Water stored
- 12 hm³
- Total capacity
- 17 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.9 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Colorado
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 39.651°N, 104.854°W
- Last updated
- August 7, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2026 | 71.4% | 12 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 71.5% | 12 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 71.7% | 12 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 71.8% | 12 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 72.0% | 12 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | 72.1% | 12 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | 72.2% | 12 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 72.3% | 12 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 72.2% | 12 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 72.0% | 12 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 72.0% | 12 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 72.1% | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Cherry Creek Dam & Reservoir?
As of August 7, 2026, Cherry Creek Dam & Reservoir is at 71.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 12 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Cherry Creek Dam & Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of August 7, 2026, Cherry Creek Dam & Reservoir is within its normal operating range at 71.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Cherry Creek Dam & Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Cherry Creek Dam & Reservoir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.9 points).
How much water can Cherry Creek Dam & Reservoir hold?
Cherry Creek Dam & Reservoir has a total capacity of 17 hm³.
Where is Cherry Creek Dam & Reservoir reservoir located?
Cherry Creek Dam & Reservoir is located in Colorado, United States, within the Colorado basin (coordinates 39.651°N, 104.854°W).
What is Cherry Creek Dam & Reservoir used for?
Cherry Creek Dam & Reservoir is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.