Reservoir · Colorado · United States · BOR RISE
Paonia Reservoir and Dam
7.1% full
Capacity
21.54 hm³
Volume stored
2 hm³
Coordinates
38.944°N, 107.352°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
7.1%vs 7 days ago
-2.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
-81.9%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: 2026-07-28.
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About Paonia Reservoir and Dam
As of July 28, 2026, Paonia Reservoir and Dam is filled to 7.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2 hm³ of water out of a maximum 22 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 2.3 percentage points, and it is 81.9 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Paonia Reservoir and Dam — 1822 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 0.6% (August 24, 2025) to a high of 92.3% (May 16, 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 38.944°N, 107.352°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 7.1%
- Water stored
- 2 hm³
- Total capacity
- 22 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 2.3 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 81.9 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Colorado
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 38.944°N, 107.352°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 7.1% | 2 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 9.4% | 2 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 11.5% | 2 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 13.5% | 3 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 15.3% | 3 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 17.3% | 4 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 19.2% | 4 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 21.1% | 5 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 23.1% | 5 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 25.1% | 5 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 27.4% | 6 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 29.6% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Paonia Reservoir and Dam?
As of July 28, 2026, Paonia Reservoir and Dam is at 7.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 2 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Paonia Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Paonia Reservoir and Dam is critically low at 7.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Paonia Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Paonia Reservoir and Dam is falling — it dropped 2.3 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Paonia Reservoir and Dam hold?
Paonia Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 22 hm³.
Where is Paonia Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Paonia Reservoir and Dam is located in Colorado, United States, within the Colorado basin (coordinates 38.944°N, 107.352°W).
What is Paonia Reservoir and Dam used for?
Paonia Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.