Carter Lake
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
Carter Lake is a reservoir located in Larimer County, Colorado, created by the construction of the Carter Lake Dam in 1950. The lake is used for drinking water, irrigation, and recreation, including fishing, boating, and camping. Water for Carter Lake is provided by both surface flow and snowpack, with runoff from the surrounding mountains filling the reservoir. The lake also receives water from the Big Thompson River. Agriculture in the surrounding area uses water from the lake for irrigation, and the reservoir is a popular destination for recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and camping. The lake is named after Benjamin Harrison Carter, a settler who established a farm in the area in the late 1800s.
May 20, 2024
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Humidity
| Storage 24hr Change | 0.35% |
| Percent of Normal | 98% |
| Minimum |
3,446 acre-ft
1954-03-05 |
| Maximum |
113,248.5 acre-ft
2011-06-10 |
| Average | 99,705 acre-ft |
| Dam_Height | 214 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 190 |
| Drainage_Area | 4 |
| Year_Completed | 1951 |
| Nid_Storage | 116837 |
| Structural_Height | 214 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Foundations | Rock |
| Surface_Area | 3551 |
| River_Or_Stream | BIG THOMPSON RIVER OS |
| Dam_Length | 1235 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Nid_Height | 214 |
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