Morrow Point Reservoir reservoir
Morrow Point Reservoir
Morrow Point Reservoir is located in southwestern Colorado and was completed in 1968. The reservoir is fed by several streams, including the Gunnison River, and is part of a larger hydroelectric power generation system. The reservoir has a maximum depth of 400 feet and a surface area of over 1,800 acres.
The hydrology of the reservoir is heavily influenced by snowpack in the surrounding mountains, with the runoff providing much of the water for the reservoir. Agriculture is an important user of the water from Morrow Point Reservoir, with irrigation systems drawing from the reservoir to water crops in the surrounding valleys.
Recreational uses of the reservoir also abound, with fishing, boating, and camping being popular activities. The area around the reservoir is also home to several hiking trails and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Overall, Morrow Point Reservoir plays an important role in providing water for agriculture and power generation in the region, while also offering a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors.
Daily levels at Morrow Point 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 Morrow Point Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River Bl Squaw Creek | 29 cfs | → |
| Gunnison River Below Gunnison Tunnel | 328 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Cimarron | 65 cfs | → |
| Uncompahgre River At Colona | 83 cfs | → |
| Uncompahgre River Below Ridgway Reservoir | 144 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork At Gateview | 137 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Morrow Point Reservoir.
⚓ Boat launches
- Us 50 Sapinero
- Ponderosa Campground Gunnison County
- Dillon Pinnacles Trail Gunnison County
- Ouray County
- Us 50 Gunnison County
- Chukar Boat Ramp
⛺ Campgrounds
- Hermits Rest Boat-In Campsite
- Cimarron - Curecanti National Rec Area
- Dead Man's Curve Boat-In Campsite
- Crystal Creek Boat-In Campsite
- Nelson's Gulch Boat-In Campsite
- Curecanti Creek Boat-In Campsite
🎣 Fishing spots
- Crystal Reservoir
- Morrow Point Reservoir
- Gould Reservoir
- Beaver Lake Day Use Area/ Fishing Site
- Silver Jack Reservoir
- Crawford Reservoir
🛶 Paddle runs
- Curecanti National Recreation Area Boundary To High Water Line Of Morrow Point Reservoir
- The Southern Boundary Of The Black Canyon Gunnison National Monument To The Painted Wall
- Gunnison Gorge
- The Painted Wall To The Black Canyon Gunnison National Monument-Gunnison Gorge Wilderness Boundary
- Curecanti National Recreation Area Boundary To High Water Line Of Blue Mesa Reservoir
Track Morrow Point 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 Morrow Point Reservoir
Where does the data for Morrow Point 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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