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New York

88.5% average fill

Measured

8

Volume stored

1,937 hm³

Measured capacity

2,188 hm³

Critical

1

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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.

About reservoirs in New York

As of August 3, 2026, the reservoirs we track across New York that report live levels hold roughly 1,937 hm³ of water — about 88.5% of their combined capacity. Taken together, New York's reservoirs are high.

Across the region, 1 reservoir is at critically low levels. Schoharie Reservoir is the fullest at 102.4%, while Mount Morris Dam is the lowest at 0.0%.

Storage figures for New York come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC; the most recent reading is from August 3, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.

New York at a glance

Reservoirs tracked
8
Average fill
88.5%
Water stored
1,937 hm³
Combined capacity
2,188 hm³
At critically low levels
1
Fullest
Schoharie Reservoir (102.4%)
Lowest
Mount Morris Dam (0.0%)
Last updated
August 3, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How full are reservoirs in New York right now?

As of August 3, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in New York that report live levels are 88.5% full overall, holding about 1,937 hm³ of water.

How many reservoirs are there in New York?

reservoirs.earth tracks 8 reservoirs in New York, with a combined storage capacity of 2,188 hm³.

Which reservoir in New York is the fullest?

Schoharie Reservoir is currently the fullest reservoir in New York, at 102.4% of capacity.

Which reservoir in New York is the lowest?

Mount Morris Dam is currently the lowest in New York, at 0.0% of capacity.

Where does the reservoir data for New York come from?

All storage figures for New York come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC, an official source, last updated August 3, 2026.

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