Reservoir · North Dakota · United States · USACE CWMS
Pipestem Dam & Reservoir
26.8% full
Capacity
43.83 hm³
Volume stored
12 hm³
Coordinates
46.963°N, 98.752°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
26.8%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-48.0%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — 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: 2026-07-30.
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About Pipestem Dam & Reservoir
As of July 30, 2026, Pipestem Dam & Reservoir is filled to 26.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 12 hm³ of water out of a maximum 44 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 48.0 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Pipestem Dam & Reservoir — 328 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 20.6% (September 27, 2021) to a high of 99.3% (May 10, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around September.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the North Dakota basin at 46.963°N, 98.752°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 26.8%
- Water stored
- 12 hm³
- Total capacity
- 44 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 48.0 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- North Dakota
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 46.963°N, 98.752°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 26.8% | 12 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 26.8% | 12 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 27.0% | 12 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 27.2% | 12 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 27.6% | 12 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 27.9% | 12 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 28.3% | 12 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 29.0% | 13 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 30.0% | 13 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 31.4% | 14 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 32.9% | 14 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 34.1% | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Pipestem Dam & Reservoir?
As of July 30, 2026, Pipestem Dam & Reservoir is at 26.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 12 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Pipestem Dam & Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Pipestem Dam & Reservoir is low at 26.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Pipestem Dam & Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Pipestem Dam & Reservoir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Pipestem Dam & Reservoir hold?
Pipestem Dam & Reservoir has a total capacity of 44 hm³.
Where is Pipestem Dam & Reservoir reservoir located?
Pipestem Dam & Reservoir is located in North Dakota, United States, within the North Dakota basin (coordinates 46.963°N, 98.752°W).
What is Pipestem Dam & Reservoir used for?
Pipestem Dam & Reservoir is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.