CUCHARAS RESERVOIR

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RESERVOIR COLORADO

Cucharas Reservoir


April 25, 2024

59 acre-ft

Cucharas Reservoir, located in southeastern Colorado, was constructed in the 1970s for irrigation purposes with a capacity of 16,000 acre-feet. The reservoir is fed by several small creeks and surface runoff from the surrounding terrain. The hydrology of the area is heavily influenced by snowpack accumulation in the nearby mountains, which provides the majority of the reservoir's water supply. The reservoir serves as a water source for irrigation of agricultural lands in the region, as well as for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The surrounding area is also used for grazing livestock. In recent years, the reservoir has faced challenges with declining water levels due to drought and decreased snowpack, leading to increased concerns about its long-term viability as a water source for the area.



Geolocation -104.611, 37.748
Elevation 5,776.17 ft
Storage 24hr Change 0%
Percent of Normal 4%
Minimum 57.6 acre-ft
2013-02-17
Maximum 22,554.7 acre-ft
2005-12-07
Average 1,627 acre-ft

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Rafting & Kayaking

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South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
WIGMAN CLUB TO STRONTIA RESERVOIR
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CHEESEMAN DAM TO WIGMAN CLUB
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CLIFFDALE TO CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH PLATTE
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ELEVEN MILE CANYON DAM TO PRIVATE LAND IN VICINITY OF LAKE GEORGE
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
ESTABROOK TO CLIFFDALE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
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PRIVATE LAND TO CONFLUENCE WITH BEAVER CREEK
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
NORTH FORK--INSMONT TO ESTABROOK
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