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Pennsylvania

76.8% average fill

Measured

13

Data pending

1

Volume stored

1,180 hm³

Measured capacity

1,535 hm³

Critical

3

Low level

3

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Reservoirs

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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.

Major reservoirs — data pending

Youghiogheny Lake, PA (Spillway) — data sourcing in progress

Storage is monitored by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE CWMS), but the live feed is currently stale — we are working to restore it. Known capacities: Youghiogheny Lake, PA (Spillway) (0.2 km³).

Youghiogheny Lake, PA (Spillway)

Sourcing
Capacity: 184 hm³⏳ Pending

About reservoirs in Pennsylvania

As of June 16, 2026, the reservoirs we track across Pennsylvania that report live levels hold roughly 1,180 hm³ of water — about 76.8% of their combined capacity. Taken together, Pennsylvania's reservoirs are within their normal operating range.

Across the region, 3 reservoirs are at critically low levels and 3 are low. Youghiogheny River Lake, PA is the fullest at 103.1%, while Union City Dam, PA is the lowest at 0.7%.

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

Storage figures for Pennsylvania come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC; the most recent reading is from June 16, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.

Pennsylvania at a glance

Reservoirs tracked
13
Average fill
76.8%
Water stored
1,180 hm³
Combined capacity
1,535 hm³
At critically low levels
3
Fullest
Youghiogheny River Lake, PA (103.1%)
Lowest
Union City Dam, PA (0.7%)
Last updated
June 16, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How full are reservoirs in Pennsylvania right now?

As of June 16, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in Pennsylvania that report live levels are 76.8% full overall, holding about 1,180 hm³ of water.

How many reservoirs are there in Pennsylvania?

reservoirs.earth tracks 13 reservoirs in Pennsylvania, with a combined storage capacity of 1,535 hm³.

Which reservoir in Pennsylvania is the fullest?

Youghiogheny River Lake, PA is currently the fullest reservoir in Pennsylvania, at 103.1% of capacity.

Which reservoir in Pennsylvania is the lowest?

Union City Dam, PA is currently the lowest in Pennsylvania, at 0.7% of capacity.

Where does the reservoir data for Pennsylvania come from?

All storage figures for Pennsylvania come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC, an official source, last updated June 16, 2026.

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