Reservoir · Colorado · United States · BOR RISE
Jackson Gulch Reservoir and Dam
42.9% full
Capacity
12.27 hm³
Volume stored
5 hm³
Coordinates
37.402°N, 108.273°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
42.9%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
-29.4%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.
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About Jackson Gulch Reservoir and Dam
As of July 28, 2026, Jackson Gulch Reservoir and Dam is filled to 42.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 5 hm³ of water out of a maximum 12 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 (-0.1 pts), and it is 29.4 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Jackson Gulch Reservoir and Dam — 1773 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 37.7% (September 23, 2021) to a high of 100.3% (June 9, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Colorado basin at 37.402°N, 108.273°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 42.9%
- Water stored
- 5 hm³
- Total capacity
- 12 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 29.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Colorado
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 37.402°N, 108.273°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 42.9% | 5 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 43.0% | 5 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 43.0% | 5 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 43.2% | 5 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 43.4% | 5 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 43.8% | 5 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 44.2% | 5 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 44.7% | 5 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 45.1% | 6 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 45.5% | 6 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 46.0% | 6 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 46.5% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Jackson Gulch Reservoir and Dam?
As of July 28, 2026, Jackson Gulch Reservoir and Dam is at 42.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 5 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Jackson Gulch Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Jackson Gulch Reservoir and Dam is within its normal operating range at 42.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Jackson Gulch Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Jackson Gulch Reservoir and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can Jackson Gulch Reservoir and Dam hold?
Jackson Gulch Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 12 hm³.
Where is Jackson Gulch Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Jackson Gulch Reservoir and Dam is located in Colorado, United States, within the Colorado basin (coordinates 37.402°N, 108.273°W).
What is Jackson Gulch Reservoir and Dam used for?
Jackson Gulch Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.