VALLECITO RESERVOIR
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
Vallecito Reservoir is a popular recreational destination located in southwestern Colorado. The reservoir was formed in 1941 after the construction of the Vallecito Dam on the Pine River. The reservoir has a capacity of 125,000 acre-feet and is used for irrigation, municipal water supply, and recreation. Surface flow from the Pine River and nearby creeks provide water to the reservoir, while snowpack from the surrounding San Juan Mountains also contributes to the water supply. The reservoir is a popular destination for fishing, boating, camping, and hiking, and is surrounded by the San Juan National Forest. The reservoir also supports local agriculture, primarily in the form of hay farming. Despite being impacted by drought in recent years, Vallecito Reservoir remains an important source of water and recreation for the surrounding community.
May 20, 2024
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Humidity
| Storage 24hr Change | 1.55% |
| Percent of Normal | 130% |
| Minimum |
608.06 acre-ft
1944-10-24 |
| Maximum |
126,791.76 acre-ft
1957-07-27 |
| Average | 79,184 acre-ft |
| Dam_Height | 162 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 118 |
| Drainage_Area | 255 |
| Year_Completed | 1940 |
| Nid_Storage | 136200 |
| Structural_Height | 162 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Foundations | Rock |
| Surface_Area | 2803 |
| River_Or_Stream | LOS PINOS RIVER |
| Dam_Length | 4010 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Nid_Height | 162 |
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