Reservoir · Idaho · United States · BOR RISE
Palisades Reservoir, Dam, and Powerplant
16.0% full
Capacity
1,728.11 hm³
Volume stored
276 hm³
Coordinates
43.331°N, 111.206°W
Last updated
2026-08-11
Current fill
16.0%vs 7 days ago
-4.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
-23.9%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 Palisades Reservoir, Dam, and Powerplant
As of August 11, 2026, Palisades Reservoir, Dam, and Powerplant is filled to 16.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 276 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,728 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 4.2 percentage points, and it is 23.9 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Palisades Reservoir, Dam, and Powerplant — 2184 data points between August 15, 2021 and August 11, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 3.9% (October 12, 2021) to a high of 85.5% (June 17, 2024). 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 Idaho basin at 43.331°N, 111.206°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 16.0%
- Water stored
- 276 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,728 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 4.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 23.9 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Idaho
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 43.331°N, 111.206°W
- Last updated
- August 11, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | 16.0% | 276 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 16.6% | 287 |
| 9 Aug 2026 | 17.2% | 298 |
| 8 Aug 2026 | 17.8% | 308 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 19.1% | 329 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 19.7% | 340 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 20.2% | 349 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 20.4% | 353 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | 20.6% | 357 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 21.1% | 365 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 21.5% | 371 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 21.9% | 379 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Palisades Reservoir, Dam, and Powerplant?
As of August 11, 2026, Palisades Reservoir, Dam, and Powerplant is at 16.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 276 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Palisades Reservoir, Dam, and Powerplant reservoir full?
No. As of August 11, 2026, Palisades Reservoir, Dam, and Powerplant is critically low at 16.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Palisades Reservoir, Dam, and Powerplant rising or falling?
The level at Palisades Reservoir, Dam, and Powerplant is falling — it dropped 4.2 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Palisades Reservoir, Dam, and Powerplant hold?
Palisades Reservoir, Dam, and Powerplant has a total capacity of 1,728 hm³.
Where is Palisades Reservoir, Dam, and Powerplant reservoir located?
Palisades Reservoir, Dam, and Powerplant is located in Idaho, United States, within the Idaho basin (coordinates 43.331°N, 111.206°W).
What is Palisades Reservoir, Dam, and Powerplant used for?
Palisades Reservoir, Dam, and Powerplant is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.