Reservoir · Colorado · United States · BOR RISE
Mcphee Reservoir and Dam
45.2% full
Capacity
469.96 hm³
Volume stored
212 hm³
Coordinates
37.540°N, 108.542°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
45.2%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
-7.4%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 Mcphee Reservoir and Dam
As of July 28, 2026, Mcphee Reservoir and Dam is filled to 45.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 212 hm³ of water out of a maximum 470 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 7.4 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Mcphee Reservoir and Dam — 1824 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 41.3% (September 18, 2021) to a high of 100.1% (June 17, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Colorado basin at 37.540°N, 108.542°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 45.2%
- Water stored
- 212 hm³
- Total capacity
- 470 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 7.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Colorado
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 37.540°N, 108.542°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 45.2% | 212 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 45.3% | 213 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 45.3% | 213 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 45.4% | 213 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 45.4% | 213 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 45.5% | 214 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 45.5% | 214 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 45.6% | 214 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 45.6% | 214 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 45.7% | 215 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 45.8% | 215 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 46.0% | 216 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Mcphee Reservoir and Dam?
As of July 28, 2026, Mcphee Reservoir and Dam is at 45.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 212 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Mcphee Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Mcphee Reservoir and Dam is within its normal operating range at 45.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Mcphee Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Mcphee Reservoir and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can Mcphee Reservoir and Dam hold?
Mcphee Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 470 hm³.
Where is Mcphee Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Mcphee Reservoir and Dam is located in Colorado, United States, within the Colorado basin (coordinates 37.540°N, 108.542°W).
What is Mcphee Reservoir and Dam used for?
Mcphee Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.