Reservoir · Colorado · United States · BOR RISE
Ridgway Reservoir and Dam
86.7% full
Capacity
104.12 hm³
Volume stored
90 hm³
Coordinates
38.223°N, 107.748°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
86.7%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-4.6%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.
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About Ridgway Reservoir and Dam
As of July 28, 2026, Ridgway Reservoir and Dam is filled to 86.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 90 hm³ of water out of a maximum 104 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 4.6 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Ridgway Reservoir and Dam — 1824 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 61.0% (May 14, 2023) to a high of 98.9% (June 22, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around July and at its lowest around September.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Colorado basin at 38.223°N, 107.748°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 86.7%
- Water stored
- 90 hm³
- Total capacity
- 104 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 4.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Colorado
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 38.223°N, 107.748°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 86.7% | 90 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 86.7% | 90 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 86.7% | 90 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 86.7% | 90 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 86.8% | 90 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 86.9% | 90 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 86.9% | 91 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 87.1% | 91 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 87.3% | 91 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 87.5% | 91 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 87.7% | 91 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 87.9% | 92 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Ridgway Reservoir and Dam?
As of July 28, 2026, Ridgway Reservoir and Dam is at 86.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 90 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Ridgway Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Ridgway Reservoir and Dam is high at 86.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Ridgway Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Ridgway Reservoir and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Ridgway Reservoir and Dam hold?
Ridgway Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 104 hm³.
Where is Ridgway Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Ridgway Reservoir and Dam is located in Colorado, United States, within the Colorado basin (coordinates 38.223°N, 107.748°W).
What is Ridgway Reservoir and Dam used for?
Ridgway Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.