Reservoir · Oregon · United States · BOR RISE
Cold Springs Reservoir and Dam
19.4% full
Capacity
46.87 hm³
Volume stored
9 hm³
Coordinates
45.860°N, 119.171°W
Last updated
2026-08-12
Current fill
19.4%vs 7 days ago
-2.6%losing
vs 1 year ago
-4.2%year-over-year
7-day trend
↓falling
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: 2026-08-12.
Catchment Weather
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About Cold Springs Reservoir and Dam
As of August 12, 2026, Cold Springs Reservoir and Dam is filled to 19.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 9 hm³ of water out of a maximum 47 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 2.6 percentage points, and it is 4.2 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Cold Springs Reservoir and Dam — 2162 data points between August 15, 2021 and August 12, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 4.7% (September 30, 2021) to a high of 61.9% (March 29, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Oregon basin at 45.860°N, 119.171°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 19.4%
- Water stored
- 9 hm³
- Total capacity
- 47 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 2.6 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 4.2 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Oregon
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 45.860°N, 119.171°W
- Last updated
- August 12, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2026 | 19.4% | 9 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 19.8% | 9 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 20.1% | 9 |
| 9 Aug 2026 | 20.5% | 10 |
| 8 Aug 2026 | 20.8% | 10 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 21.2% | 10 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 21.6% | 10 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 22.0% | 10 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 22.4% | 10 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | 23.1% | 11 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 24.0% | 11 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 24.5% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Cold Springs Reservoir and Dam?
As of August 12, 2026, Cold Springs Reservoir and Dam is at 19.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 9 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Cold Springs Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of August 12, 2026, Cold Springs Reservoir and Dam is critically low at 19.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Cold Springs Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Cold Springs Reservoir and Dam is falling — it dropped 2.6 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Cold Springs Reservoir and Dam hold?
Cold Springs Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 47 hm³.
Where is Cold Springs Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Cold Springs Reservoir and Dam is located in Oregon, United States, within the Oregon basin (coordinates 45.860°N, 119.171°W).
What is Cold Springs Reservoir and Dam used for?
Cold Springs Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.