Reservoir · Colorado · United States · BOR RISE
Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir and Dam
85.7% full
Capacity
13.74 hm³
Volume stored
12 hm³
Coordinates
39.102°N, 106.353°W
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
85.7%vs 7 days ago
+0.1%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+40.1%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.
Catchment Weather
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About Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir and Dam
As of June 10, 2026, Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir and Dam is filled to 85.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 12 hm³ of water out of a maximum 14 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.1 pts), and it is 40.1 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir and Dam — 1822 data points between June 13, 2021 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 31.8% (December 3, 2024) to a high of 94.5% (January 4, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around January.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Colorado basin at 39.102°N, 106.353°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 85.7%
- Water stored
- 12 hm³
- Total capacity
- 14 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 40.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Colorado
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 39.102°N, 106.353°W
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 85.7% | 12 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 85.6% | 12 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 85.4% | 12 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 85.2% | 12 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 85.0% | 12 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 84.9% | 12 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 84.6% | 12 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 84.5% | 12 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 84.3% | 12 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 84.2% | 12 |
| 31 May 2026 | 84.1% | 12 |
| 30 May 2026 | 84.0% | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir and Dam?
As of June 10, 2026, Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir and Dam is at 85.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 12 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir and Dam is high at 85.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.1 points).
How much water can Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir and Dam hold?
Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 14 hm³.
Where is Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir and Dam is located in Colorado, United States, within the Colorado basin (coordinates 39.102°N, 106.353°W).
What is Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir and Dam used for?
Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.