Reservoir · Colorado · United States · BOR RISE
Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf Dam
68.3% full
Capacity
159.61 hm³
Volume stored
109 hm³
Coordinates
39.253°N, 106.374°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
68.3%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
-3.9%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 Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf Dam
As of July 28, 2026, Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf Dam is filled to 68.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 109 hm³ of water out of a maximum 160 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 (-0.1 pts), and it is 3.9 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf Dam — 1914 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 31.4% (April 2, 2022) to a high of 96.2% (July 2, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around July and at its lowest around March.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Colorado basin at 39.253°N, 106.374°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 68.3%
- Water stored
- 109 hm³
- Total capacity
- 160 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 3.9 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Colorado
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 39.253°N, 106.374°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 68.3% | 109 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 68.4% | 109 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 68.6% | 110 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 68.7% | 110 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 69.0% | 110 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 69.2% | 110 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 69.5% | 111 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 69.7% | 111 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 69.9% | 112 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 70.2% | 112 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 70.4% | 112 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 70.6% | 113 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf Dam?
As of July 28, 2026, Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf Dam is at 68.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 109 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf Dam is within its normal operating range at 68.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf Dam rising or falling?
The level at Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf Dam hold?
Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf Dam has a total capacity of 160 hm³.
Where is Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf Dam reservoir located?
Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf Dam is located in Colorado, United States, within the Colorado basin (coordinates 39.253°N, 106.374°W).
What is Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf Dam used for?
Turquoise Lake and Sugar Loaf Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.