Crawford Reservoir Near Crawford reservoir
Crawford Reservoir Near Crawford
Crawford Reservoir is a popular recreational spot located near Crawford, Colorado. The reservoir was constructed in 1976 as part of the Uncompahgre Valley Project, which aimed to provide irrigation water to the surrounding agricultural lands. The reservoir has a capacity of 8,290 acre-feet and is fed by two main sources - surface water flow from East Muddy Creek and snowpack melt from the West Elk Mountains. The reservoir provides water for agricultural uses in the nearby area, and also serves as a popular spot for fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. The reservoir is surrounded by scenic mountain views, including the breathtaking Needle Mountains.
Daily levels at Crawford Reservoir Near Crawford
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Reservoir storage, acre-ft
ac-ft · code 00054
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
Precipitation, total, in
in · code 00045
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 Crawford Reservoir Near Crawford -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Fork Near Lazear | · | → |
| N.F. Gunnison R Blw Leroux Cr | 47 cfs | → |
| Gunnison River Below Gunnison Tunnel | 488 cfs | → |
| North Fork Gunnison River Below Paonia | 51 cfs | → |
| Minnesota Creek Near Paonia | 4 cfs | → |
| North Fk Gunnison River Above Mouth Nr Lazear | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
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About Crawford Reservoir Near Crawford
Where does the data for Crawford Reservoir Near Crawford 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 below 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.