Reservoir · Utah · United States · BOR RISE
Flaming Gorge Reservoir Dam and Powerplant
70.6% full
Capacity
4,673.54 hm³
Volume stored
3298 hm³
Coordinates
40.978°N, 109.573°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
70.6%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-3.9%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 Flaming Gorge Reservoir Dam and Powerplant
As of July 28, 2026, Flaming Gorge Reservoir Dam and Powerplant is filled to 70.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 3,298 hm³ of water out of a maximum 4,674 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 (+0.0 pts), and it is 3.9 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Flaming Gorge Reservoir Dam and Powerplant — 1824 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 64.7% (March 4, 2023) to a high of 87.8% (July 19, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around February.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Utah basin at 40.978°N, 109.573°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 70.6%
- Water stored
- 3,298 hm³
- Total capacity
- 4,674 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 3.9 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Utah
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 40.978°N, 109.573°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 70.6% | 3,298 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 70.6% | 3,302 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 70.7% | 3,303 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 70.8% | 3,308 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 70.9% | 3,313 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 70.9% | 3,315 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 71.0% | 3,320 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 71.1% | 3,321 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 71.1% | 3,325 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 71.2% | 3,328 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 71.3% | 3,332 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 71.4% | 3,336 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Flaming Gorge Reservoir Dam and Powerplant?
As of July 28, 2026, Flaming Gorge Reservoir Dam and Powerplant is at 70.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 3,298 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Flaming Gorge Reservoir Dam and Powerplant reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Flaming Gorge Reservoir Dam and Powerplant is within its normal operating range at 70.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Flaming Gorge Reservoir Dam and Powerplant rising or falling?
The level at Flaming Gorge Reservoir Dam and Powerplant has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Flaming Gorge Reservoir Dam and Powerplant hold?
Flaming Gorge Reservoir Dam and Powerplant has a total capacity of 4,674 hm³.
Where is Flaming Gorge Reservoir Dam and Powerplant reservoir located?
Flaming Gorge Reservoir Dam and Powerplant is located in Utah, United States, within the Utah basin (coordinates 40.978°N, 109.573°W).
What is Flaming Gorge Reservoir Dam and Powerplant used for?
Flaming Gorge Reservoir Dam and Powerplant is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.