Reservoir · Washington · United States · BOR RISE
Cle Elum Lake and Dam (CLE)
42.0% full
Capacity
539.03 hm³
Volume stored
227 hm³
Coordinates
47.246°N, 121.073°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
42.0%vs 7 days ago
-1.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
-52.1%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 Cle Elum Lake and Dam (CLE)
As of July 28, 2026, Cle Elum Lake and Dam (CLE) is filled to 42.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 227 hm³ of water out of a maximum 539 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 (-1.3 pts), and it is 52.1 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Cle Elum Lake and Dam (CLE) — 2189 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 2.9% (October 18, 2024) to a high of 100.1% (June 29, 2022). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Washington basin at 47.246°N, 121.073°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 42.0%
- Water stored
- 227 hm³
- Total capacity
- 539 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.3 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 52.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Washington
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 47.246°N, 121.073°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 42.0% | 227 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 43.3% | 233 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 44.5% | 240 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 45.8% | 247 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 47.1% | 254 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 48.4% | 261 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 49.6% | 268 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 50.9% | 274 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 52.1% | 281 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 53.3% | 287 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 54.6% | 294 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 55.8% | 301 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Cle Elum Lake and Dam (CLE)?
As of July 28, 2026, Cle Elum Lake and Dam (CLE) is at 42.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 227 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Cle Elum Lake and Dam (CLE) reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Cle Elum Lake and Dam (CLE) is within its normal operating range at 42.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Cle Elum Lake and Dam (CLE) rising or falling?
The level at Cle Elum Lake and Dam (CLE) has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-1.3 points).
How much water can Cle Elum Lake and Dam (CLE) hold?
Cle Elum Lake and Dam (CLE) has a total capacity of 539 hm³.
Where is Cle Elum Lake and Dam (CLE) reservoir located?
Cle Elum Lake and Dam (CLE) is located in Washington, United States, within the Washington basin (coordinates 47.246°N, 121.073°W).
What is Cle Elum Lake and Dam (CLE) used for?
Cle Elum Lake and Dam (CLE) is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.