Pinewood Reservoir reservoir
Pinewood Reservoir
Pinewood Reservoir in Colorado was created in the 1950s to provide water storage for agricultural and municipal purposes. The hydrology of the reservoir is primarily fed by snowmelt from the surrounding mountains and surface runoff from the adjacent hills. It is a popular recreation area and is used for fishing, boating, and camping. The reservoir also serves as a drinking water source for nearby communities. The surrounding area is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, and bald eagles. The reservoir has several hiking trails and picnic areas, as well as a boat ramp for easy access to the water. In addition to recreational use, Pinewood Reservoir plays an important role in supporting agriculture and providing drinking water for nearby communities.
Daily levels at Pinewood Reservoir
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Storage
acre-ft · code 17
Pool Elevation
ft · code 49
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Pinewood Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn Creek Near Masonville | 23 cfs | → |
| St. Vrain Creek At Lyons | 56 cfs | → |
| Big Thompson River At Loveland | 63 cfs | → |
| Left Hand Creek Near Boulder | 24 cfs | → |
| Left Hand Creek At Hover Road Near Longmont | 2 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre River At Fort Collins | 212 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pinewood Reservoir.
⚓ Boat launches
- Boat Ramp Larimer County
- Lagerman Trail Boulder County
- Filter Plant River Access Point (Put-In)
- Pineview River Access Point (Put-In, Take-Out)
- Bridges River Access Point (Put-In)
- Bridges River Access Point (Take-Out)
⛺ Campgrounds
- Pinewood Reservoir
- Flatiron Reservoir
- North Pine Campground
- Carter Lake - North Side Campgrounds
- Carter Lake - South Side Campgrounds
- Pole Hill Road Dispersed Camping
🎣 Fishing spots
- Pinewood Reservoir
- Flatiron Reservoir
- Carter Lake
- Big Thompson River Fishing Site
- Lon Hagler Reservoir
- Boedecker Reservoir
Track Pinewood Reservoir in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Pinewood Reservoir
Where does the data for Pinewood Reservoir come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Pinewood Reservoir.