Reservoir · Colorado · United States · USGS NWIS
RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR NEAR RIFLE, CO
25.2% full
Capacity
15.01 hm³
Volume stored
4 hm³
Coordinates
39.627°N, 107.758°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
25.2%vs 7 days ago
-0.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
-16.3%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USGS National Water Information System (NWIS) — 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 NEAR RIFLE, CO
As of July 28, 2026, RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR NEAR RIFLE, CO is filled to 25.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 4 hm³ of water out of a maximum 15 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.2 pts), and it is 16.3 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR NEAR RIFLE, CO — 1459 data points between July 30, 2022 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 14.5% (October 30, 2025) to a high of 105.0% (May 30, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by USGS primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Colorado basin at 39.627°N, 107.758°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 25.2%
- Water stored
- 4 hm³
- Total capacity
- 15 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 16.3 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Colorado
- Operator
- USGS
- Coordinates
- 39.627°N, 107.758°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 25.2% | 4 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 25.4% | 4 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 25.6% | 4 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 25.7% | 4 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 25.8% | 4 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 25.9% | 4 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 26.1% | 4 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 26.4% | 4 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 26.7% | 4 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 27.0% | 4 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 27.3% | 4 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 27.6% | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR NEAR RIFLE, CO?
As of July 28, 2026, RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR NEAR RIFLE, CO is at 25.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 4 hm³ of water, according to USGS NWIS data.
Is RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR NEAR RIFLE, CO reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR NEAR RIFLE, CO is low at 25.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR NEAR RIFLE, CO rising or falling?
The level at RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR NEAR RIFLE, CO has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.2 points).
How much water can RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR NEAR RIFLE, CO hold?
RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR NEAR RIFLE, CO has a total capacity of 15 hm³.
Where is RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR NEAR RIFLE, CO reservoir located?
RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR NEAR RIFLE, CO is located in Colorado, United States, within the Colorado basin (coordinates 39.627°N, 107.758°W).
What is RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR NEAR RIFLE, CO used for?
RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR NEAR RIFLE, CO is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USGS.