Reservoir · Oregon · United States · BOR RISE
Ochoco Reservoir and Dam (OCH)
32.5% full
Capacity
55.54 hm³
Volume stored
18 hm³
Coordinates
44.299°N, 120.725°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
32.5%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
-16.0%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.
Catchment Weather
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About Ochoco Reservoir and Dam (OCH)
As of July 28, 2026, Ochoco Reservoir and Dam (OCH) is filled to 32.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 18 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 held broadly steady (-0.1 pts), and it is 16.0 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Ochoco Reservoir and Dam (OCH) — 2190 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 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
- 32.5%
- Water stored
- 18 hm³
- Total capacity
- 56 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 16.0 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Oregon
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 44.299°N, 120.725°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 32.5% | 18 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 32.6% | 18 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 32.7% | 18 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 32.9% | 18 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 33.2% | 18 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 33.5% | 19 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 33.9% | 19 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 34.2% | 19 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 34.5% | 19 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 34.8% | 19 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 35.1% | 20 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 35.5% | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Ochoco Reservoir and Dam (OCH)?
As of July 28, 2026, Ochoco Reservoir and Dam (OCH) is at 32.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 18 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Ochoco Reservoir and Dam (OCH) reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Ochoco Reservoir and Dam (OCH) is low at 32.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Ochoco Reservoir and Dam (OCH) rising or falling?
The level at Ochoco Reservoir and Dam (OCH) has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can Ochoco Reservoir and Dam (OCH) hold?
Ochoco Reservoir and Dam (OCH) has a total capacity of 56 hm³.
Where is Ochoco Reservoir and Dam (OCH) reservoir located?
Ochoco Reservoir and Dam (OCH) is located in Oregon, United States, within the Oregon basin (coordinates 44.299°N, 120.725°W).
What is Ochoco Reservoir and Dam (OCH) used for?
Ochoco Reservoir and Dam (OCH) is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.