colorado Reservoir Report
September 21 2023
The history of reservoirs and dams in the USA is closely tied to the country's development and growth. Major river systems like the Colorado, Columbia, and Missouri have been extensively dammed to provide water for irrigation, hydropower, flood control, and recreation. Many of these dams were constructed in the mid-20th century, during a period of rapid infrastructure development, and have since played an essential role in the country's economy and society.
The US has a vast network of dams and reservoirs, with over 90,000 dams across the country, including 2,500 major dams. Many of these dams are located on major river systems, such as the Colorado River, where they have significant hydrological impacts on the river's flow and ecosystem. Dams can also have important climatic impacts, influencing the amount of water available for irrigation, and potentially affecting regional climates. For example, the construction of large reservoirs in arid regions like the Colorado River basin can lead to increased evaporation rates, reducing the amount of water available for other uses. Additionally, climate change may exacerbate existing hydrological and climatic concerns, potentially leading to more frequent and severe droughts and floods in certain regions.
Location | Observation | 24hr Change (%) | Percent Normal (%) | Elevation (ft) |
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Teller Reservoir Near Stone City
Colorado • ID 07099233 |
-999,999 ft | None | None | 5477.96 |
Trinidad Lake Near Trinidad
Colorado • ID 07124400 |
6,187 ft | 0 | 100 | 6233.53 |
John Martin Reservoir At Caddoa
Colorado • ID 07130000 |
3,806 ft | 0 | 100 | 3837.56 |
Wolford Mtn Reservoir Nr Kremmling
Colorado • ID 09041395 |
7,483 ft | 0 | 100 | 7500 |
Rifle Gap Reservoir Near Rifle
Colorado • ID 09091900 |
5,947 ft | 0 | 100 | 5908.49 |
Vega Reservoir Near Collbran
Colorado • ID 09096100 |
7,959 ft | 0 | 100 | 7990.25 |
Taylor Park Reservoir At Taylor Park
Colorado • ID 09108500 |
9,315 ft | 0 | 100 | 9333.39 |
Silver Jack Reservoir Near Cimarron
Colorado • ID 09125800 |
8,855 ft | -0.01 | 100 | 8796 |
Crawford Reservoir Near Crawford
Colorado • ID 09129550 |
6,526 ft | -0.01 | 100 | 6549.99 |
Paonia Reservoir Near Bardine
Colorado • ID 09131495 |
6,399 ft | -0.02 | 100 | 6448.48 |
Fruit Growers Reservoir Near Orchard City
Colorado • ID 09143600 |
5,467 ft | -0.01 | 100 | 5473.55 |
Ridgway Reservoir Near Ridgway
Colorado • ID 09147022 |
6,846 ft | 0 | 100 | 6871 |
Vallecito Reservoir Near Bayfield
Colorado • ID 09353000 |
7,627 ft | 0 | 100 | 7652.24 |
Lemon Reservoir Near Durango Co
Colorado • ID 09362800 |
8,105 ft | -0.01 | 100 | 8160.22 |
Cucharas Reservoir
Colorado • ID 100001 |
59 acre-ft | 0 | 48 | 5776.17 |
Dillon Reservoir
Colorado • ID 100002 |
242,307 acre-ft | -0.14 | 100 | 9021.13 |
Marys Lake
Colorado • ID 100003 |
645 acre-ft | -3.18 | 89 | 8064.03 |
Granby Reservoir
Colorado • ID 100010 |
493,784 acre-ft | -0.17 | 116 | 8291.8 |
John Martin Reservoir At Caddoa
Colorado • ID 100017 |
24,452 acre-ft | -1.47 | 27 | 3837.6 |
Pueblo Reservoir Near Pueblo
Colorado • ID 100031 |
219,591 acre-ft | -0.2 | 152 | 4850 |
Ruedi Reservoir Nr Basalt
Colorado • ID 100032 |
86,615 acre-ft | -0.27 | 98 | 7533.51 |
Olympus Dam At Estes Park
Colorado • ID 100038 |
2,394 acre-ft | 1.15 | 94 | 7466.02 |
Shadow Mountain Reservoir
Colorado • ID 100049 |
16,955 acre-ft | 0 | 99 | 8365 |
Williams Fork Reservoir
Colorado • ID 100053 |
88,740 acre-ft | -0.32 | 110 | 7736.45 |
Carter Lake
Colorado • ID 100065 |
107,202 acre-ft | -0.03 | 185 | 5766.56 |
Flatiron Reservoir Nr Loveland
Colorado • ID 100081 |
547 acre-ft | 2.22 | 99 | 5486 |
Green Mountain Reservoir
Colorado • ID 100089 |
127,233 acre-ft | -0.9 | 104 | 7960 |
Horsetooth Reservoir
Colorado • ID 100091 |
122,081 acre-ft | -0.35 | 149 | 5429.68 |
Meredith Reservoir (Content)
Colorado • ID 100100 |
31,402 acre-ft | -0.31 | 200 | 4254.06 |
Pinewood Reservoir
Colorado • ID 100113 |
849 acre-ft | -2.86 | 49 | 6570.33 |
Willow Creek Reservoir
Colorado • ID 100118 |
8,753 acre-ft | 0.48 | 100 | 8130 |
Homestake Reservoir
Colorado • ID 100120 |
34,767 acre-ft | 0.02 | 91 | 10396.22 |
Grand Lake
Colorado • ID 100156 |
836 acre-ft | 0 | 106 | 8380.79 |
Turquoise Lake At Sugarloaf Dam Near Leadville Co
Colorado • ID 100163 |
84,985 acre-ft | -0.61 | 83 | 9747 |
Mount Elbert Forebay
Colorado • ID 100257 |
7,597 acre-ft | -4.14 | 92 | 9650 |
Twin Lakes Reservoir
Colorado • ID 100275 |
125,142 acre-ft | 0.74 | 111 | 9169.52 |
Dillon Reservoir
Colorado • ID 1998 |
242,307 acre-ft | -0.14 | 100 | 9023 |
Granby Reservoir
Colorado • ID 1999 |
493,784 acre-ft | -0.17 | 116 | 8284 |
Green Mountain Reservoir
Colorado • ID 2000 |
127,233 acre-ft | -0.9 | 104 | 7940 |
Ruedi Reservoir
Colorado • ID 2002 |
86,615 acre-ft | -0.27 | 98 | 7749 |
Shadow Mountain Reservoir
Colorado • ID 2003 |
16,955 acre-ft | 0 | 99 | 8372 |
Williams Fork Reservoir
Colorado • ID 2005 |
88,740 acre-ft | -0.32 | 110 | 7808 |
Platoro Reservoir
Colorado • ID 2688 |
36,588 acre-ft | -0.17 | 184 | 9972 |
Lake Nighthorse
Colorado • ID 3083 |
112,864 acre-ft | -0.04 | 110 | 6891 |
Taylor Park Reservoir
Colorado • ID 912 |
79,398 acre-ft | -0.39 | 106 | 9321 |
Blue Mesa Reservoir
Colorado • ID 913 |
656,131 acre-ft | -0.33 | 106 | 7304 |
Morrow Point Reservoir
Colorado • ID 914 |
110,574 acre-ft | -0.08 | 100 | 7052 |
Crystal Reservoir
Colorado • ID 915 |
16,321 acre-ft | -0.02 | 105 | 6758 |
Vega Reservoir
Colorado • ID 924 |
15,686 acre-ft | -1.26 | 159 | 7986 |
Vallecito Reservoir
Colorado • ID 933 |
64,944 acre-ft | -1.04 | 109 | 7613 |
Lemon Reservoir
Colorado • ID 934 |
17,866 acre-ft | -0.77 | 97 | 8150 |
Jackson Gulch Reservoir
Colorado • ID 935 |
5,236 acre-ft | -1.04 | 111 | 7844 |
Silver Jack Reservoir
Colorado • ID 939 |
1,178 acre-ft | -16 | 28 | 8934 |
Paonia Reservoir
Colorado • ID 945 |
3,222 acre-ft | -7.74 | 110 | 6450 |
Ridgway Reservoir
Colorado • ID 948 |
58,973 acre-ft | 0.13 | 94 | 6861 |
Crawford Reservoir
Colorado • ID 951 |
5,973 acre-ft | -1.51 | 150 | 6565 |
Fruitgrowers Reservoir
Colorado • ID 955 |
251 acre-ft | -9.72 | 38 | 5475 |
Mcphee Reservoir
Colorado • ID 958 |
315,011 acre-ft | -0.16 | 123 | 6760 |
Rifle Gap Reservoir
Colorado • ID 961 |
8,869 acre-ft | -0.76 | 174 | 5943 |
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