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Garrison Dam & Reservoir

80.3% full

Capacity

22,819.42 hm³

Volume stored

18315 hm³

Coordinates

47.505°N, 101.432°W

Last updated

2026-06-11

Current fill

80.3%
High

vs 7 days ago

+0.2%

gaining

vs 1 year ago

+0.4%

year-over-year

7-day trend

stable

Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — 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: 2026-06-11.

Catchment Weather

Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 47.505, -101.432 · Open in Google Maps

About Garrison Dam & Reservoir

As of June 11, 2026, Garrison Dam & Reservoir is filled to 80.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 18,315 hm³ of water out of a maximum 22,819 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.2 pts), and it sits close to where it was a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for Garrison Dam & Reservoir — 1825 data points between June 13, 2021 and June 11, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 76.2% (March 28, 2023) to a high of 105.0% (July 24, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around July and at its lowest around March.

It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the North Dakota basin at 47.505°N, 101.432°W.

Key facts

Current fill level
80.3%
Water stored
18,315 hm³
Total capacity
22,819 hm³
7-day change
▲ 0.2 pts
Year-on-year
▲ 0.4 pts
Primary use
Multipurpose
River basin
North Dakota
Operator
USACE
Coordinates
47.505°N, 101.432°W
Last updated
June 11, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
11 Jun 202680.3%18,315
10 Jun 202680.1%18,277
9 Jun 202680.0%18,253
8 Jun 202680.0%18,257
7 Jun 202679.7%18,184
6 Jun 202679.5%18,137
5 Jun 202679.4%18,112
4 Jun 202679.2%18,080
3 Jun 202679.1%18,043
2 Jun 202678.9%17,999
1 Jun 202678.9%18,001
31 May 202678.9%18,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Garrison Dam & Reservoir?

As of June 11, 2026, Garrison Dam & Reservoir is at 80.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 18,315 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.

Is Garrison Dam & Reservoir reservoir full?

No. As of June 11, 2026, Garrison Dam & Reservoir is high at 80.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at Garrison Dam & Reservoir rising or falling?

The level at Garrison Dam & Reservoir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.2 points).

How much water can Garrison Dam & Reservoir hold?

Garrison Dam & Reservoir has a total capacity of 22,819 hm³.

Where is Garrison Dam & Reservoir reservoir located?

Garrison Dam & Reservoir is located in North Dakota, United States, within the North Dakota basin (coordinates 47.505°N, 101.432°W).

What is Garrison Dam & Reservoir used for?

Garrison Dam & Reservoir is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.

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