Reservoir · Colorado · United States · USGS NWIS
Wolford Mountain Reservoir
40.8% full
Capacity
81.39 hm³
Volume stored
33 hm³
Coordinates
40.113°N, 106.415°W
Last updated
2026-08-12
Current fill
40.8%vs 7 days ago
-3.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
-50.3%year-over-year
7-day trend
↓falling
Data source: USGS National Water Information System (NWIS) — 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.
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About Wolford Mountain Reservoir
As of August 12, 2026, Wolford Mountain Reservoir is filled to 40.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 33 hm³ of water out of a maximum 81 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 3.1 percentage points, and it is 50.3 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Wolford Mountain Reservoir — 1389 data points between August 14, 2022 and August 12, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 40.8% (August 12, 2026) to a high of 101.7% (June 1, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around February.
It is operated by USGS primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Colorado basin at 40.113°N, 106.415°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 40.8%
- Water stored
- 33 hm³
- Total capacity
- 81 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 3.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 50.3 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Colorado
- Operator
- USGS
- Coordinates
- 40.113°N, 106.415°W
- Last updated
- August 12, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2026 | 40.8% | 33 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 40.9% | 33 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 41.1% | 33 |
| 9 Aug 2026 | 41.4% | 34 |
| 8 Aug 2026 | 41.8% | 34 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 42.4% | 35 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 43.1% | 35 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 43.9% | 36 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 44.7% | 36 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 45.4% | 37 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | 46.0% | 37 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | 46.5% | 38 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Wolford Mountain Reservoir?
As of August 12, 2026, Wolford Mountain Reservoir is at 40.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 33 hm³ of water, according to USGS NWIS data.
Is Wolford Mountain Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of August 12, 2026, Wolford Mountain Reservoir is within its normal operating range at 40.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Wolford Mountain Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Wolford Mountain Reservoir is falling — it dropped 3.1 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Wolford Mountain Reservoir hold?
Wolford Mountain Reservoir has a total capacity of 81 hm³.
Where is Wolford Mountain Reservoir reservoir located?
Wolford Mountain Reservoir is located in Colorado, United States, within the Colorado basin (coordinates 40.113°N, 106.415°W).
What is Wolford Mountain Reservoir used for?
Wolford Mountain Reservoir is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USGS.