Reservoir · Colorado · United States · BOR RISE
Lemon Reservoir and Dam
74.4% full
Capacity
49.52 hm³
Volume stored
37 hm³
Coordinates
37.395°N, 107.663°W
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
74.4%vs 7 days ago
-0.7%losing
vs 1 year ago
-10.5%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: 2026-06-10.
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About Lemon Reservoir and Dam
As of June 10, 2026, Lemon Reservoir and Dam is filled to 74.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 37 hm³ of water out of a maximum 50 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 (-0.7 pts), and it is 10.5 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lemon Reservoir and Dam — 1820 data points between June 13, 2021 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 25.5% (July 20, 2021) to a high of 99.0% (June 24, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around September.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Colorado basin at 37.395°N, 107.663°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 74.4%
- Water stored
- 37 hm³
- Total capacity
- 50 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.7 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 10.5 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Colorado
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 37.395°N, 107.663°W
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 74.4% | 37 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 75.1% | 37 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 75.8% | 38 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 76.5% | 38 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 77.2% | 38 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 77.9% | 39 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 78.6% | 39 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 79.2% | 39 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 79.8% | 40 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 80.5% | 40 |
| 31 May 2026 | 81.1% | 40 |
| 30 May 2026 | 81.6% | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lemon Reservoir and Dam?
As of June 10, 2026, Lemon Reservoir and Dam is at 74.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 37 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Lemon Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Lemon Reservoir and Dam is within its normal operating range at 74.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lemon Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Lemon Reservoir and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.7 points).
How much water can Lemon Reservoir and Dam hold?
Lemon Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 50 hm³.
Where is Lemon Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Lemon Reservoir and Dam is located in Colorado, United States, within the Colorado basin (coordinates 37.395°N, 107.663°W).
What is Lemon Reservoir and Dam used for?
Lemon Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.