Dillon Reservoir, also known as Lake Dillon, is a man-made reservoir located in Summit County, Colorado.
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The reservoir was created in 1963 after the construction of the Dillon Dam on the Blue River. The hydrology of the reservoir is mainly fed by the Blue River and its tributaries, as well as snowmelt from the surrounding mountain ranges. The surface flow of the reservoir is regulated by the Denver Water Board, which operates the dam. The snowpack providers for the reservoir are the surrounding mountains, which receive heavy snowfall during the winter months. The water stored in the reservoir is mainly used for municipal purposes, such as drinking water for the Denver metro area. However, the reservoir also supports agricultural irrigation and recreational activities, including boating, fishing, and camping.
| Storage 24hr Change | -0.08% |
| Percent of Normal | 89% |
| Minimum |
120,377.0 acre-ft
2003-03-17 |
| Maximum |
264,121.156 acre-ft
2009-06-03 |
| Average | 229,726 acre-ft |
| Nid_Height | 310 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 231 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Drainage_Area | 338 |
| Years_Modified | 1986 - Hydraulic, 1986 - Mechanical, 2002 - Hydraulic, 2002 - Mechanical |
| Year_Completed | 1963 |
| Dam_Height | 231 |
| Structural_Height | 310 |
| River_Or_Stream | BLUE RIVER |
| Foundations | Rock, Soil |
| Surface_Area | 3300 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate) - 4, Valve - 5 |
| Nid_Storage | 305000 |
| Dam_Length | 5900 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Windy Point Group Campground
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Prospector
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Lowry
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Heaton Bay Campground
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Heaton Bay
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Lowry Campground
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