Homestake Reservoir reservoir
Homestake Reservoir
Homestake Reservoir is a man-made reservoir located in Eagle County, Colorado. Constructed in 1964, it has a capacity of 43,200 acre-feet and serves as a major water supply source for the cities of Aurora and Colorado Springs. The reservoir is fed by two primary streams, Homestake Creek and Whitney Creek, which are both snowmelt-fed. Additionally, the reservoir's hydrology is heavily influenced by the annual snowpack in the surrounding area. The area around Homestake Reservoir is primarily used for grazing, and there are several ranches in the surrounding hills. Additionally, the reservoir provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. Homestake Reservoir plays a critical role in the water infrastructure of Colorado, helping to provide clean, reliable water for millions of residents and businesses.
Daily levels at Homestake Reservoir
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Storage
acre-ft · code 17
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 Homestake Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Creek Near Gold Park | 6 cfs | → |
| Homestake Creek At Gold Park | 29 cfs | → |
| Wurtz Ditch Near Tenneessee Pass | 5 cfs | → |
| Ewing Ditch At Tennessee Pass | 0 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork Below Sugar Loaf Reservoir | 16 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River Near Leadville | 44 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Homestake Reservoir.
⚓ Boat launches
- Homestake Reservoir Boat Ramp Day Use Area
- Turquoise Lake Trail Lake County
- Matchless Boating Site
- Eagle Valley Trail Avon
- Red Rooster Boating Site
⛺ Campgrounds
More campgrounds →🎣 Fishing spots
- Homestake Reservoir
- Turquoise Lake
- Abe Lee Fishing Site
- Camp Hale Pond Fishing Pier
- Kiln Creek
- Crystal Lakes
🛶 Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Holy Cross Wilderness Boundary
- Arkansas River Segment 1
- East Fork Arkansas River
- Dowd Chute
- Riverbend To Edwards (Upper Eagle)
- Upper-Upper Ten Mile
🛡 More reservoirs
More reservoirs →Track Homestake 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 Homestake Reservoir
Where does the data for Homestake 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 Homestake Reservoir.