Reservoir · Oregon · United States · BOR RISE
Ochoco Reservoir and Dam
28.1% full
Capacity
55.54 hm³
Volume stored
16 hm³
Coordinates
44.299°N, 120.725°W
Last updated
2026-08-11
Current fill
28.1%vs 7 days ago
-2.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
-39.4%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: 2026-08-11.
Catchment Weather
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About Ochoco Reservoir and Dam
As of August 11, 2026, Ochoco Reservoir and Dam is filled to 28.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 16 hm³ of water out of a maximum 56 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 2.2 percentage points, and it is 39.4 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Ochoco Reservoir and Dam — 2188 data points between August 15, 2021 and August 11, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 7.5% (October 14, 2021) to a high of 96.6% (May 18, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Oregon basin at 44.299°N, 120.725°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 28.1%
- Water stored
- 16 hm³
- Total capacity
- 56 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 2.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 39.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Oregon
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 44.299°N, 120.725°W
- Last updated
- August 11, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | 28.1% | 16 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 28.4% | 16 |
| 9 Aug 2026 | 28.7% | 16 |
| 8 Aug 2026 | 29.0% | 16 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 29.3% | 16 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 29.6% | 16 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 29.9% | 17 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 30.3% | 17 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 30.6% | 17 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | 30.9% | 17 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | 31.2% | 17 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 31.6% | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Ochoco Reservoir and Dam?
As of August 11, 2026, Ochoco Reservoir and Dam is at 28.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 16 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Ochoco Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of August 11, 2026, Ochoco Reservoir and Dam is low at 28.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Ochoco Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Ochoco Reservoir and Dam is falling — it dropped 2.2 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Ochoco Reservoir and Dam hold?
Ochoco Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 56 hm³.
Where is Ochoco Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Ochoco Reservoir and Dam is located in Oregon, United States, within the Oregon basin (coordinates 44.299°N, 120.725°W).
What is Ochoco Reservoir and Dam used for?
Ochoco Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.