Reservoir · Oregon · United States · BOR RISE
Prineville Reservoir and Arthur R. Bowman Dam (PRV)
55.0% full
Capacity
185.29 hm³
Volume stored
102 hm³
Coordinates
44.111°N, 120.787°W
Last updated
2026-06-11
Current fill
55.0%vs 7 days ago
-0.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
-15.4%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: 2026-06-11.
Catchment Weather
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About Prineville Reservoir and Arthur R. Bowman Dam (PRV)
As of June 11, 2026, Prineville Reservoir and Arthur R. Bowman Dam (PRV) is filled to 55.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 102 hm³ of water out of a maximum 185 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 (-0.3 pts), and it is 15.4 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Prineville Reservoir and Arthur R. Bowman Dam (PRV) — 2191 data points between June 13, 2021 and June 11, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 9.3% (December 19, 2022) to a high of 100.2% (May 16, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Oregon basin at 44.111°N, 120.787°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 55.0%
- Water stored
- 102 hm³
- Total capacity
- 185 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.3 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 15.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Oregon
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 44.111°N, 120.787°W
- Last updated
- June 11, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | 55.0% | 102 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 55.3% | 102 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 55.5% | 103 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 55.8% | 103 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 56.0% | 104 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 56.3% | 104 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 56.5% | 105 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 56.8% | 105 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 57.1% | 106 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 57.3% | 106 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 57.5% | 107 |
| 31 May 2026 | 57.8% | 107 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Prineville Reservoir and Arthur R. Bowman Dam (PRV)?
As of June 11, 2026, Prineville Reservoir and Arthur R. Bowman Dam (PRV) is at 55.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 102 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Prineville Reservoir and Arthur R. Bowman Dam (PRV) reservoir full?
No. As of June 11, 2026, Prineville Reservoir and Arthur R. Bowman Dam (PRV) is within its normal operating range at 55.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Prineville Reservoir and Arthur R. Bowman Dam (PRV) rising or falling?
The level at Prineville Reservoir and Arthur R. Bowman Dam (PRV) has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.3 points).
How much water can Prineville Reservoir and Arthur R. Bowman Dam (PRV) hold?
Prineville Reservoir and Arthur R. Bowman Dam (PRV) has a total capacity of 185 hm³.
Where is Prineville Reservoir and Arthur R. Bowman Dam (PRV) reservoir located?
Prineville Reservoir and Arthur R. Bowman Dam (PRV) is located in Oregon, United States, within the Oregon basin (coordinates 44.111°N, 120.787°W).
What is Prineville Reservoir and Arthur R. Bowman Dam (PRV) used for?
Prineville Reservoir and Arthur R. Bowman Dam (PRV) is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.