Reservoirs across the U.S. are drowning in sediment, losing critical water storage capacity as wildfires and extreme weather wash more soil into vital water sources. Strontia Springs near Denver has lost nearly 20% of its volume—enough to displace four days’ worth of drinking water—and engineers are racing to find solutions amid rising costs and environmental hazards. With eight percent of total U.S. reservoir capacity already gone—equal to 25.5 million Olympic pools—and nearly half of reservoirs over a quarter full of silt, the problem threatens agriculture, water security, and future drought resilience. As climate change intensifies, sediment buildup is accelerating, turning a growing crisis into an urgent national challenge.

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