Reservoir · Colorado · United States · BOR RISE
Vega Reservoir and Dam
42.1% full
Capacity
40.68 hm³
Volume stored
17 hm³
Coordinates
39.224°N, 107.811°W
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
42.1%vs 7 days ago
-0.7%losing
vs 1 year ago
+0.2%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
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About Vega Reservoir and Dam
As of June 10, 2026, Vega Reservoir and Dam is filled to 42.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 17 hm³ of water out of a maximum 41 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 (-0.7 pts), and it sits close to where it was a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Vega Reservoir and Dam — 1822 data points between June 13, 2021 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 12.5% (October 8, 2021) to a high of 104.8% (May 31, 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 39.224°N, 107.811°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 42.1%
- Water stored
- 17 hm³
- Total capacity
- 41 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.7 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 0.2 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Colorado
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 39.224°N, 107.811°W
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 42.1% | 17 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 42.8% | 17 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 43.4% | 18 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 44.1% | 18 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 44.7% | 18 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 45.3% | 18 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 45.8% | 19 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 46.3% | 19 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 46.8% | 19 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 47.3% | 19 |
| 31 May 2026 | 47.9% | 19 |
| 30 May 2026 | 48.5% | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Vega Reservoir and Dam?
As of June 10, 2026, Vega Reservoir and Dam is at 42.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 17 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Vega Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Vega Reservoir and Dam is within its normal operating range at 42.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Vega Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Vega Reservoir and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.7 points).
How much water can Vega Reservoir and Dam hold?
Vega Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 41 hm³.
Where is Vega Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Vega Reservoir and Dam is located in Colorado, United States, within the Colorado basin (coordinates 39.224°N, 107.811°W).
What is Vega Reservoir and Dam used for?
Vega Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.