Reservoir · Oregon · United States · BOR RISE
Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam
69.8% full
Capacity
68.25 hm³
Volume stored
48 hm³
Coordinates
43.755°N, 121.785°W
Last updated
2026-08-12
Current fill
69.8%vs 7 days ago
-6.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
-7.4%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 Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam
As of August 12, 2026, Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam is filled to 69.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 48 hm³ of water out of a maximum 68 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 6.3 percentage points, and it is 7.4 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam — 2186 data points between August 15, 2021 and August 12, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 59.3% (September 9, 2021) to a high of 90.8% (May 19, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around September.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Oregon basin at 43.755°N, 121.785°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 69.8%
- Water stored
- 48 hm³
- Total capacity
- 68 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 6.3 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 7.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Oregon
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 43.755°N, 121.785°W
- Last updated
- August 12, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2026 | 69.8% | 48 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 70.7% | 48 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 71.6% | 49 |
| 9 Aug 2026 | 72.5% | 49 |
| 8 Aug 2026 | 73.4% | 50 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 74.3% | 51 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 75.3% | 51 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 76.1% | 52 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 77.0% | 53 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | 78.6% | 54 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 80.3% | 55 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 81.0% | 55 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam?
As of August 12, 2026, Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam is at 69.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 48 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of August 12, 2026, Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam is within its normal operating range at 69.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam is falling — it dropped 6.3 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam hold?
Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 68 hm³.
Where is Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam is located in Oregon, United States, within the Oregon basin (coordinates 43.755°N, 121.785°W).
What is Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam used for?
Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.