Reservoir · Colorado · United States · BOR RISE
Ruedi Reservoir and Dam
64.3% full
Capacity
126.28 hm³
Volume stored
81 hm³
Coordinates
39.364°N, 106.818°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
64.3%vs 7 days ago
-0.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
-6.1%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 Ruedi Reservoir and Dam
As of July 28, 2026, Ruedi Reservoir and Dam is filled to 64.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 81 hm³ of water out of a maximum 126 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 6.1 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Ruedi Reservoir and Dam — 1914 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 53.6% (March 22, 2022) to a high of 99.8% (August 1, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around July and at its lowest around April.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Colorado basin at 39.364°N, 106.818°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 64.3%
- Water stored
- 81 hm³
- Total capacity
- 126 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.3 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 6.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Colorado
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 39.364°N, 106.818°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 64.3% | 81 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 64.6% | 82 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 64.9% | 82 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 65.2% | 82 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 65.5% | 83 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 65.7% | 83 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 66.0% | 83 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 66.3% | 84 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 66.7% | 84 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 67.0% | 85 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 67.3% | 85 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 67.6% | 85 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Ruedi Reservoir and Dam ?
As of July 28, 2026, Ruedi Reservoir and Dam is at 64.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 81 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Ruedi Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Ruedi Reservoir and Dam is within its normal operating range at 64.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Ruedi Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Ruedi Reservoir and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.3 points).
How much water can Ruedi Reservoir and Dam hold?
Ruedi Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 126 hm³.
Where is Ruedi Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Ruedi Reservoir and Dam is located in Colorado, United States, within the Colorado basin (coordinates 39.364°N, 106.818°W).
What is Ruedi Reservoir and Dam used for?
Ruedi Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.