Reservoir · Colorado · United States · BOR RISE
Platoro Reservoir and Dam
42.6% full
Capacity
66 hm³
Volume stored
28 hm³
Coordinates
37.341°N, 106.564°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
42.6%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
-1.4%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.
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About Platoro Reservoir and Dam
As of July 28, 2026, Platoro Reservoir and Dam is filled to 42.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 28 hm³ of water out of a maximum 66 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.1 pts), and it is 1.4 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Platoro Reservoir and Dam — 1810 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 14.6% (September 22, 2021) to a high of 97.5% (June 27, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around April.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Colorado basin at 37.341°N, 106.564°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 42.6%
- Water stored
- 28 hm³
- Total capacity
- 66 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 1.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Colorado
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 37.341°N, 106.564°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 42.6% | 28 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 42.7% | 28 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 42.7% | 28 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 42.7% | 28 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 42.7% | 28 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 42.7% | 28 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 42.7% | 28 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 42.7% | 28 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 42.8% | 28 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 42.8% | 28 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 42.8% | 28 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 42.9% | 28 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Platoro Reservoir and Dam ?
As of July 28, 2026, Platoro Reservoir and Dam is at 42.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 28 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Platoro Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Platoro Reservoir and Dam is within its normal operating range at 42.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Platoro Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Platoro Reservoir and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can Platoro Reservoir and Dam hold?
Platoro Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 66 hm³.
Where is Platoro Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Platoro Reservoir and Dam is located in Colorado, United States, within the Colorado basin (coordinates 37.341°N, 106.564°W).
What is Platoro Reservoir and Dam used for?
Platoro Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.