Reservoir · Washington · United States · BOR RISE
Keechelus Lake and Dam
27.1% full
Capacity
194.89 hm³
Volume stored
53 hm³
Coordinates
47.322°N, 121.339°W
Last updated
2026-08-12
Current fill
27.1%vs 7 days ago
-6.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
+16.2%year-over-year
7-day trend
↓falling
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: 2026-08-12.
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About Keechelus Lake and Dam
As of August 12, 2026, Keechelus Lake and Dam is filled to 27.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 53 hm³ of water out of a maximum 195 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 6.2 percentage points, and it is 16.2 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Keechelus Lake and Dam — 2187 data points between August 15, 2021 and August 12, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 0.9% (March 21, 2026) to a high of 100.8% (March 20, 2026). 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 Washington basin at 47.322°N, 121.339°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 27.1%
- Water stored
- 53 hm³
- Total capacity
- 195 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 6.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 16.2 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Washington
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 47.322°N, 121.339°W
- Last updated
- August 12, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2026 | 27.1% | 53 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 28.0% | 55 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 28.9% | 56 |
| 9 Aug 2026 | 29.8% | 58 |
| 8 Aug 2026 | 30.7% | 60 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 31.5% | 61 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 32.4% | 63 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 33.3% | 65 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 34.1% | 66 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 34.9% | 68 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | 35.8% | 70 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | 36.7% | 71 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Keechelus Lake and Dam?
As of August 12, 2026, Keechelus Lake and Dam is at 27.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 53 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Keechelus Lake and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of August 12, 2026, Keechelus Lake and Dam is low at 27.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Keechelus Lake and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Keechelus Lake and Dam is falling — it dropped 6.2 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Keechelus Lake and Dam hold?
Keechelus Lake and Dam has a total capacity of 195 hm³.
Where is Keechelus Lake and Dam reservoir located?
Keechelus Lake and Dam is located in Washington, United States, within the Washington basin (coordinates 47.322°N, 121.339°W).
What is Keechelus Lake and Dam used for?
Keechelus Lake and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.