Reservoir · Idaho · United States · BOR RISE
Soldiers Meadow Reservoir and Dam
47.6% full
Capacity
2.92 hm³
Volume stored
1 hm³
Coordinates
46.167°N, 116.737°W
Last updated
2026-08-12
Current fill
47.6%vs 7 days ago
-6.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
+7.2%year-over-year
7-day trend
↓falling
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: 2026-08-12.
Catchment Weather
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About Soldiers Meadow Reservoir and Dam
As of August 12, 2026, Soldiers Meadow Reservoir and Dam is filled to 47.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1 hm³ of water out of a maximum 3 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 6.2 percentage points, and it is 7.2 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Soldiers Meadow Reservoir and Dam — 2184 data points between August 15, 2021 and August 12, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 14.4% (October 31, 2021) to a high of 99.3% (July 2, 2022). 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 Idaho basin at 46.167°N, 116.737°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 47.6%
- Water stored
- 1 hm³
- Total capacity
- 3 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 6.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 7.2 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Idaho
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 46.167°N, 116.737°W
- Last updated
- August 12, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2026 | 47.6% | 1 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 48.3% | 1 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 49.3% | 1 |
| 8 Aug 2026 | 51.0% | 1 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 52.1% | 2 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 52.7% | 2 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 53.8% | 2 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 54.8% | 2 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 55.5% | 2 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | 55.8% | 2 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | 56.2% | 2 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 56.8% | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Soldiers Meadow Reservoir and Dam?
As of August 12, 2026, Soldiers Meadow Reservoir and Dam is at 47.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Soldiers Meadow Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of August 12, 2026, Soldiers Meadow Reservoir and Dam is within its normal operating range at 47.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Soldiers Meadow Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Soldiers Meadow Reservoir and Dam is falling — it dropped 6.2 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Soldiers Meadow Reservoir and Dam hold?
Soldiers Meadow Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 3 hm³.
Where is Soldiers Meadow Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Soldiers Meadow Reservoir and Dam is located in Idaho, United States, within the Idaho basin (coordinates 46.167°N, 116.737°W).
What is Soldiers Meadow Reservoir and Dam used for?
Soldiers Meadow Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.