CRAWFORD RESERVOIR NEAR CRAWFORD
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
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.
July 26, 2024
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| Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change | 0% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
6,483.26 ft
2018-10-17 |
| Maximum |
6,553.73 ft
2023-06-03 |
| Average | 6,535 ft |
| Dam_Height | 162 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 144 |
| Drainage_Area | 52 |
| Year_Completed | 1962 |
| Nid_Storage | 18275 |
| River_Or_Stream | IRON CREEK |
| Structural_Height | 162 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Foundations | Rock |
| Surface_Area | 406 |
| Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate), Uncontrolled |
| Dam_Length | 580 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Nid_Height | 162 |
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