Ruedi Reservoir reservoir
Ruedi Reservoir
Ruedi Reservoir is located in Colorado and was constructed in the 1960s by the Bureau of Reclamation. The reservoir is a popular destination for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and camping, and also serves as a source of water for agriculture and municipalities. The reservoir has a total capacity of 102,373 acre-feet and is fed by the Fryingpan River, which is known for its excellent fly fishing. Ruedi Reservoir also receives water from snowpack melt, which is critical for water supply in the region. The surrounding area is used for ranching and agriculture, with water diverted from the reservoir for irrigation. The hydrology of Ruedi Reservoir is carefully monitored to ensure a stable water supply for stakeholders, and the management of the reservoir is an essential component of the water management plan for the region.
Daily levels at Ruedi Reservoir
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Storage
acre-ft · code 17
Inflow
cfs · code 29
Pool Elevation
ft · code 49
Total Release
cfs · code 42
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 Ruedi Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fryingpan River Near Ruedi | 115 cfs | → |
| Fryingpan River At Meredith | 169 cfs | → |
| Fryingpan River Near Thomasville | 153 cfs | → |
| North Fork Fryingpan River Near Norrie | 58 cfs | → |
| Hunter Creek Near Aspen | 8 cfs | → |
| Roaring Fork River Near Aspen | 85 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ruedi Reservoir.
⚓ Boat launches
- Wingo Boat Ramp
- Homestake Reservoir Boat Ramp Day Use Area
- Community Boat Ramp
- Eagle Valley Trail Avon
- Dotsero Landing Boat Ramp
- Wolcott Boat Ramp
⛺ Campgrounds
More campgrounds →🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
- Castle Creek
- Catherine Store Section
- Headwaters To Holy Cross Wilderness Boundary
- Lower Eagle (Edwards Water Plant To Eagle)
- Carbondale To Westbank (Pink To Black)
🛡 More reservoirs
More reservoirs →Track Ruedi 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 Ruedi Reservoir
Where does the data for Ruedi 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.
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