CRAWFORD RESERVOIR NEAR CRAWFORD

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Colorado Reservoirs Upper Gunnison Watershed

Crawford Reservoir Near Crawford

RESERVOIR REPORT
September 27 2023

6,524 ft

-0.01% today
100% of Normal Normal

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Crawford Reservoir Near Crawford are currently 6,524 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 6,509.91ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2023-06-03 when levels reached 6,553.73 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2018-10-17 when levels receded to 6,483.26 ft. View historical levels.

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.

Geolocation -107.609, 38.691
Elevation 6,549.99 ft
Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change -0.01%
Percent of Normal 100%
Minimum 6,483.26 ft
2018-10-17
Maximum 6,553.73 ft
2023-06-03
Average 6,510 ft
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge Streamflow Stage
LAKE FORK AT GATEVIEW 96 cfs 1.5 ft
SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE 82 cfs 4.1 ft
VALLECITO CREEK NEAR BAYFIELD 42 cfs 1.0 ft
ANIMAS RIVER ABOVE TACOMA 158 cfs 2.9 ft
DOLORES RIVER BELOW RICO 27 cfs 1.5 ft
CIMARRON RIVER NEAR CIMARRON 28 cfs 1.3 ft
UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER NEAR OURAY 35 cfs 0.5 ft

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