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Montana

84.7% average fill

Measured

24

Data pending

4

Volume stored

29,259 hm³

Measured capacity

34,535 hm³

Low level

2

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Reservoirs

Sorted by capacity

Fort Peck Dam & Reservoir

82.7%15,717 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-11

Hungry Horse Reservoir, Dam, and Powerplant (HGH)

98.3%4,205 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-11

Canyon Ferry Lake Dam Powerplant and Helena Valley Pumping Plant

84.9%2,039 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-10

Canyon Ferry Dam & Reservoir

84.9%2,039 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-11

Bighorn Lake Yellowtail Dam and Powerplant

81.6%1,027 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-10

Yellowtail Dam & Reservoir

81.6%1,027 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-11

Lake Elwell and Tiber Dam

94.0%1,122 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-10

Tiber Dam & Reservoir

94.0%1,122 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-11

Clark Canyon Reservoir and Dam

48.5%107 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-10

Clark Canyon Dam & Reservoir

48.5%107 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-11

Fresno Reservoir and Dam

low
30.3%48 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-10

Fresno Reservoir nr Havre, MT

low
30.3%48 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-11

Gibson Reservoir and Dam

99.4%122 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-10

Nelson Reservoir and Nelson Dikes

52.9%52 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-10

Nelson Reservoir nr Saco, MT

52.9%52 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-11

Lima Reservoir Upstream of Clark Canyon Reservoir

70.2%65 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-10

Lake Sherburne and Dam

92.1%77 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-10

Lake Sherburne nr Babb, MT

92.1%77 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-11

Pishkun Reservoir and Dikes

97.8%56 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-10

Pishkun Reservoir nr Augusta, MT

97.8%56 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-11

Lake Como and Como Dam (CMO)

101.2%48 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-11

Willow Creek Reservoir and Dam (MT)

76.5%31 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-10

Helena Valley Reservoir and Dam

92.7%12 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-10

Bighorn River and BIA Canal near St. Xavier

82.8%3 hm³View →

Updated 2026-06-10

Storage from official US gauges (USGS, USACE, Bureau of Reclamation, CDEC). Fill % uses design capacity from the National Inventory of Dams where available; a few sites without a match fall back to the 5-year maximum.

Major reservoirs — data pending

4 major reservoirs — data sourcing in progress

Storage is monitored by the US Bureau of Reclamation (BOR RISE) / the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE CWMS), but the live feed is currently stale — we are working to restore it. Known capacities: Lake Frances Reservoir (0.1 km³), Gibson Dam on NF Sun River, MT (0.1 km³), Hebgen Dam on Madison River, MT (0.5 km³), Lima Dam & Reservoir (0.1 km³).

Lake Frances Reservoir

Sourcing
Capacity: 136 hm³⏳ Pending

Gibson Dam on NF Sun River, MT

Sourcing
Capacity: 122 hm³⏳ Pending

Hebgen Dam on Madison River, MT

Sourcing
Capacity: 476 hm³⏳ Pending

Lima Dam & Reservoir

Sourcing
Capacity: 93 hm³⏳ Pending

About reservoirs in Montana

As of June 11, 2026, the reservoirs we track across Montana that report live levels hold roughly 29,259 hm³ of water — about 84.7% of their combined capacity. Taken together, Montana's reservoirs are high.

Across the region, 2 are low. Lake Como and Como Dam (CMO) is the fullest at 101.2%, while Fresno Reservoir nr Havre, MT is the lowest at 30.3%.

Over the most recent week on record, 1 reservoir rose across Montana.

Storage figures for Montana come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC; the most recent reading is from June 11, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.

Montana at a glance

Reservoirs tracked
24
Average fill
84.7%
Water stored
29,259 hm³
Combined capacity
34,535 hm³
Fullest
Lake Como and Como Dam (CMO) (101.2%)
Lowest
Fresno Reservoir nr Havre, MT (30.3%)
Last updated
June 11, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How full are reservoirs in Montana right now?

As of June 11, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in Montana that report live levels are 84.7% full overall, holding about 29,259 hm³ of water.

How many reservoirs are there in Montana?

reservoirs.earth tracks 24 reservoirs in Montana, with a combined storage capacity of 34,535 hm³.

Which reservoir in Montana is the fullest?

Lake Como and Como Dam (CMO) is currently the fullest reservoir in Montana, at 101.2% of capacity.

Which reservoir in Montana is the lowest?

Fresno Reservoir nr Havre, MT is currently the lowest in Montana, at 30.3% of capacity.

Where does the reservoir data for Montana come from?

All storage figures for Montana come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC, an official source, last updated June 11, 2026.

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