Reservoir · Colorado · United States · BOR RISE
Paonia Reservoir and Dam
88.9% full
Capacity
21.54 hm³
Volume stored
19 hm³
Coordinates
38.944°N, 107.352°W
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
88.9%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
+15.8%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.
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About Paonia Reservoir and Dam
As of June 10, 2026, Paonia Reservoir and Dam is filled to 88.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 19 hm³ of water out of a maximum 22 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 15.8 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Paonia Reservoir and Dam — 1822 data points between June 13, 2021 and June 10, 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
- 88.9%
- Water stored
- 19 hm³
- Total capacity
- 22 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 15.8 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Colorado
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 38.944°N, 107.352°W
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 88.9% | 19 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 89.0% | 19 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 89.0% | 19 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 89.0% | 19 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 89.0% | 19 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 89.0% | 19 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 89.0% | 19 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 89.0% | 19 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 89.0% | 19 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 89.0% | 19 |
| 31 May 2026 | 89.0% | 19 |
| 30 May 2026 | 89.0% | 19 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Paonia Reservoir and Dam?
As of June 10, 2026, Paonia Reservoir and Dam is at 88.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 19 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Paonia Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Paonia Reservoir and Dam is high at 88.9% 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 has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
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.