Reservoir · Oregon · United States · BOR RISE
Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam (CRA)
82.1% full
Capacity
68.25 hm³
Volume stored
56 hm³
Coordinates
43.755°N, 121.785°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
82.1%vs 7 days ago
-0.6%losing
vs 1 year ago
-8.3%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.
Catchment Weather
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About Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam (CRA)
As of July 28, 2026, Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam (CRA) is filled to 82.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 56 hm³ of water out of a maximum 68 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.6 pts), and it is 8.3 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam (CRA) — 2189 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 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
- 82.1%
- Water stored
- 56 hm³
- Total capacity
- 68 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.6 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 8.3 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Oregon
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 43.755°N, 121.785°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 82.1% | 56 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 82.7% | 56 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 83.4% | 57 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 83.8% | 57 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 84.4% | 58 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 84.8% | 58 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 85.1% | 58 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 85.4% | 58 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 85.7% | 58 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 85.7% | 59 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 86.0% | 59 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 86.8% | 59 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam (CRA)?
As of July 28, 2026, Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam (CRA) is at 82.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 56 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam (CRA) reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam (CRA) is high at 82.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam (CRA) rising or falling?
The level at Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam (CRA) has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.6 points).
How much water can Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam (CRA) hold?
Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam (CRA) has a total capacity of 68 hm³.
Where is Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam (CRA) reservoir located?
Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam (CRA) is located in Oregon, United States, within the Oregon basin (coordinates 43.755°N, 121.785°W).
What is Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam (CRA) used for?
Crane Prairie Reservoir and Dam (CRA) is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.