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Vallecito Reservoir and Dam

79.9% full

Capacity

159.98 hm³

Volume stored

128 hm³

Coordinates

37.390°N, 107.556°W

Last updated

2026-06-10

Current fill

79.9%
Normal

vs 7 days ago

-0.5%

losing

vs 1 year ago

-12.8%

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: 2026-06-10.

Catchment Weather

Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo

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About Vallecito Reservoir and Dam

As of June 10, 2026, Vallecito Reservoir and Dam is filled to 79.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 128 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 (-0.5 pts), and it is 12.8 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for Vallecito Reservoir and Dam — 1824 data points between June 13, 2021 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 18.2% (October 2, 2021) to a high of 96.0% (June 24, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around October.

It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Colorado basin at 37.390°N, 107.556°W.

Key facts

Current fill level
79.9%
Water stored
128 hm³
Total capacity
160 hm³
7-day change
▼ 0.5 pts
Year-on-year
▼ 12.8 pts
Primary use
Multipurpose
River basin
Colorado
Operator
BOR
Coordinates
37.390°N, 107.556°W
Last updated
June 10, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
10 Jun 202679.9%128
9 Jun 202680.4%129
8 Jun 202680.9%129
7 Jun 202681.3%130
6 Jun 202681.8%131
5 Jun 202682.1%131
4 Jun 202682.6%132
3 Jun 202683.0%133
2 Jun 202683.4%133
1 Jun 202683.8%134
31 May 202684.1%135
30 May 202684.5%135

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Vallecito Reservoir and Dam?

As of June 10, 2026, Vallecito Reservoir and Dam is at 79.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 128 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.

Is Vallecito Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?

No. As of June 10, 2026, Vallecito Reservoir and Dam is within its normal operating range at 79.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at Vallecito Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?

The level at Vallecito Reservoir and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.5 points).

How much water can Vallecito Reservoir and Dam hold?

Vallecito Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 160 hm³.

Where is Vallecito Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?

Vallecito Reservoir and Dam is located in Colorado, United States, within the Colorado basin (coordinates 37.390°N, 107.556°W).

What is Vallecito Reservoir and Dam used for?

Vallecito Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.

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