Reservoir · North Dakota · United States · USACE CWMS
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%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
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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
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | 80.3% | 18,315 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 80.1% | 18,277 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 80.0% | 18,253 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 80.0% | 18,257 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 79.7% | 18,184 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 79.5% | 18,137 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 79.4% | 18,112 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 79.2% | 18,080 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 79.1% | 18,043 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 78.9% | 17,999 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 78.9% | 18,001 |
| 31 May 2026 | 78.9% | 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.

