Sounds like its time to dampen it again then, thanx. Mine may get to
1cuyd at most once I clean out the flowers and veggie plants this fall.

Phisherman wrote:

Damp is not necessary, moist is best. Most piles will be moist in the
middle, and dry out around the edges which is normal. Dig down a few
inches and if it's dry, water it. Adding a little more green (than
brown stuff) adds water too. Treat compost piles like a living
thing--they all need *some* water to survive. But compost piles are
very forgiving, if the die (stop cooking), they can be brought back to
life again under more favorable conditions. If your pile is under 1
cubic yard, it will be more difficult keeping it moist. Composting is
very easy once you get the knack of it, and all serious gardeners
should have a compost pile or two or three.