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Pennsylvania

75% average fill

Measured

13

Volume stored

1,145 hm³

Measured capacity

1,527 hm³

Critical

2

Low level

4

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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 Pennsylvania

As of July 31, 2026, the reservoirs we track across Pennsylvania that report live levels hold roughly 1,145 hm³ of water — about 75.0% of their combined capacity. Taken together, Pennsylvania's reservoirs are within their normal operating range.

Across the region, 2 reservoirs are at critically low levels and 4 are low. Youghiogheny River Lake, PA is the fullest at 101.7%, while Union City Dam, PA is the lowest at 0.2%.

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 July 31, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.

Pennsylvania at a glance

Reservoirs tracked
13
Average fill
75.0%
Water stored
1,145 hm³
Combined capacity
1,527 hm³
At critically low levels
2
Fullest
Youghiogheny River Lake, PA (101.7%)
Lowest
Union City Dam, PA (0.2%)
Last updated
July 31, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How full are reservoirs in Pennsylvania right now?

As of July 31, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in Pennsylvania that report live levels are 75.0% full overall, holding about 1,145 hm³ of water.

How many reservoirs are there in Pennsylvania?

reservoirs.earth tracks 13 reservoirs in Pennsylvania, with a combined storage capacity of 1,527 hm³.

Which reservoir in Pennsylvania is the fullest?

Youghiogheny River Lake, PA is currently the fullest reservoir in Pennsylvania, at 101.7% of capacity.

Which reservoir in Pennsylvania is the lowest?

Union City Dam, PA is currently the lowest in Pennsylvania, at 0.2% 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 July 31, 2026.

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