Reservoir · Wyoming · United States · BOR RISE
Pathfinder Reservoir and Dam
19.7% full
Capacity
1,253.83 hm³
Volume stored
248 hm³
Coordinates
42.468°N, 106.854°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
19.7%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-11.6%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 Pathfinder Reservoir and Dam
As of July 28, 2026, Pathfinder Reservoir and Dam is filled to 19.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 248 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,254 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 11.6 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Pathfinder Reservoir and Dam — 1828 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 19.7% (July 26, 2026) to a high of 80.2% (May 29, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around September.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Wyoming basin at 42.468°N, 106.854°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 19.7%
- Water stored
- 248 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,254 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 11.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Wyoming
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 42.468°N, 106.854°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 19.7% | 248 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 19.7% | 247 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 19.7% | 247 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 19.9% | 250 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 20.2% | 253 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 20.3% | 255 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 20.6% | 258 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 20.8% | 260 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 21.0% | 263 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 21.2% | 266 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 21.5% | 270 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 21.9% | 274 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Pathfinder Reservoir and Dam?
As of July 28, 2026, Pathfinder Reservoir and Dam is at 19.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 248 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Pathfinder Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Pathfinder Reservoir and Dam is critically low at 19.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Pathfinder Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Pathfinder Reservoir and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Pathfinder Reservoir and Dam hold?
Pathfinder Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 1,254 hm³.
Where is Pathfinder Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Pathfinder Reservoir and Dam is located in Wyoming, United States, within the Wyoming basin (coordinates 42.468°N, 106.854°W).
What is Pathfinder Reservoir and Dam used for?
Pathfinder Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.