Silver Jack Reservoir reservoir
Silver Jack Reservoir
Silver Jack Reservoir is located in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado and was established in 1957. The reservoir is fed by the snowpack from the surrounding mountains and provides water for irrigation, recreation, and domestic use. The hydrology of the reservoir is primarily determined by the drainage basin and precipitation patterns in the area. The surface flow providers include the Cow Creek and Dallas Creek, while the snowpack providers include the San Juan, Sneffels, and Cimarron Mountains. The reservoir is used for fishing, boating, camping, and hiking, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Additionally, it irrigates agricultural lands in the Uncompahgre Valley, supporting the local farming community.
Daily levels at Silver Jack 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 Silver Jack Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River Near Cimarron | 65 cfs | → |
| Uncompahgre River Near Ridgway | 96 cfs | → |
| Uncompahgre River Below Ridgway Reservoir | 144 cfs | → |
| Dallas Creek Near Ridgway | 3 cfs | → |
| Uncompahgre River At Colona | 83 cfs | → |
| Uncompahgre River Near Ouray | 148 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Silver Jack Reservoir.
⚓ Boat launches
- Ouray County
- Devil's Creek Bridge Boat Ramp
- Us 50 Sapinero
- Dillon Pinnacles Trail Gunnison County
- Ponderosa Campground Gunnison County
- Us 50 Gunnison County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Silver Jack Campground - Ouray Rd
- Silver Jack
- Jackson Guard Station
- Beaver Lake
- Beaver Lake Campground - Ouray Rd
- Big Cimarron Campground - Ouray Rd
🎣 Fishing spots
- Silver Jack Reservoir
- Silver Jack Fisherman Access
- Beaver Lake Day Use Area/ Fishing Site
- Ridgway Reservoir
- Morrow Point Reservoir
- Crystal Reservoir
🛶 Paddle runs
- Curecanti National Recreation Area Boundary To High Water Line Of Morrow Point Reservoir
- Curecanti National Recreation Area Boundary To High Water Line Of Blue Mesa Reservoir
- The Southern Boundary Of The Black Canyon Gunnison National Monument To The Painted Wall
- Gunnison Gorge
Track Silver Jack 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 Silver Jack Reservoir
Where does the data for Silver Jack 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 Silver Jack Reservoir.