Reservoir · Colorado · United States · BOR RISE
Rifle Gap Reservoir and Dam
17.8% full
Capacity
15.01 hm³
Volume stored
3 hm³
Coordinates
39.628°N, 107.760°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
17.8%vs 7 days ago
-0.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
-16.4%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.
Catchment Weather
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About Rifle Gap Reservoir and Dam
As of July 28, 2026, Rifle Gap Reservoir and Dam is filled to 17.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 3 hm³ of water out of a maximum 15 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.2 pts), and it is 16.4 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Rifle Gap Reservoir and Dam — 1824 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 7.1% (October 31, 2025) to a high of 104.7% (June 17, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Colorado basin at 39.628°N, 107.760°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 17.8%
- Water stored
- 3 hm³
- Total capacity
- 15 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 16.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Colorado
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 39.628°N, 107.760°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 17.8% | 3 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 18.0% | 3 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 18.1% | 3 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 18.3% | 3 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 18.5% | 3 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 18.6% | 3 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 18.7% | 3 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 19.1% | 3 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 19.3% | 3 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 19.6% | 3 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 19.9% | 3 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 20.2% | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Rifle Gap Reservoir and Dam?
As of July 28, 2026, Rifle Gap Reservoir and Dam is at 17.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 3 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Rifle Gap Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Rifle Gap Reservoir and Dam is critically low at 17.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Rifle Gap Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Rifle Gap Reservoir and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.2 points).
How much water can Rifle Gap Reservoir and Dam hold?
Rifle Gap Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 15 hm³.
Where is Rifle Gap Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Rifle Gap Reservoir and Dam is located in Colorado, United States, within the Colorado basin (coordinates 39.628°N, 107.760°W).
What is Rifle Gap Reservoir and Dam used for?
Rifle Gap Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.