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LEMON RESERVOIR NEAR DURANGO CO

42.5% full

Capacity

49.52 hm³

Volume stored

21 hm³

Coordinates

37.383°N, 107.663°W

Last updated

2026-07-28

Current fill

42.5%
Normal

vs 7 days ago

-0.5%

losing

vs 1 year ago

-35.3%

year-over-year

7-day trend

stable

Data source: USGS National Water Information System (NWIS) — 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.

Catchment Weather

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

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About LEMON RESERVOIR NEAR DURANGO CO

As of July 28, 2026, LEMON RESERVOIR NEAR DURANGO CO is filled to 42.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 21 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 (-0.5 pts), and it is 35.3 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for LEMON RESERVOIR NEAR DURANGO CO — 1460 data points between July 30, 2022 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 31.6% (September 13, 2022) to a high of 99.9% (June 29, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around September.

It is operated by USGS primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Colorado basin at 37.383°N, 107.663°W.

Key facts

Current fill level
42.5%
Water stored
21 hm³
Total capacity
50 hm³
7-day change
▼ 0.5 pts
Year-on-year
▼ 35.3 pts
Primary use
Multipurpose
River basin
Colorado
Operator
USGS
Coordinates
37.383°N, 107.663°W
Last updated
July 28, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
28 Jul 202642.5%21
27 Jul 202643.0%21
26 Jul 202643.4%21
25 Jul 202643.9%22
24 Jul 202644.5%22
23 Jul 202645.0%22
22 Jul 202645.6%23
21 Jul 202646.2%23
20 Jul 202646.8%23
19 Jul 202647.5%24
18 Jul 202648.1%24
17 Jul 202648.8%24

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of LEMON RESERVOIR NEAR DURANGO CO?

As of July 28, 2026, LEMON RESERVOIR NEAR DURANGO CO is at 42.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 21 hm³ of water, according to USGS NWIS data.

Is LEMON RESERVOIR NEAR DURANGO CO reservoir full?

No. As of July 28, 2026, LEMON RESERVOIR NEAR DURANGO CO is within its normal operating range at 42.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at LEMON RESERVOIR NEAR DURANGO CO rising or falling?

The level at LEMON RESERVOIR NEAR DURANGO CO has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.5 points).

How much water can LEMON RESERVOIR NEAR DURANGO CO hold?

LEMON RESERVOIR NEAR DURANGO CO has a total capacity of 50 hm³.

Where is LEMON RESERVOIR NEAR DURANGO CO reservoir located?

LEMON RESERVOIR NEAR DURANGO CO is located in Colorado, United States, within the Colorado basin (coordinates 37.383°N, 107.663°W).

What is LEMON RESERVOIR NEAR DURANGO CO used for?

LEMON RESERVOIR NEAR DURANGO CO is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USGS.

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