Water
storage levels
at
Grand Lake
are currently
821
acre-ft,
about
101% of normal.
The average for this time of year is approximately
809.3acre-ft.
Maximum recorded
Storage
since record keeping began in
2008
was
2010-06-07
when levels reached
964.1 acre-ft.
Lowest recorded
Storage
was
2018-07-01
when levels receded to
585.3 acre-ft.
View historical levels.
Grand Lake is a natural lake located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The lake has a long history, with Native American tribes using it as a hunting and fishing ground for centuries. During the late 1800s, the area around the lake was settled and transformed into a tourist destination, with steamboats and hotels catering to visitors. Today, Grand Lake is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and hiking.
The lake is fed by several streams, including the North Inlet and the Tonahutu Creek. Its waters flow into the Colorado River, making it an important part of the state's hydrology. Snowpack in the surrounding mountains is a significant source of water for the lake, and the Colorado-Big Thompson project diverts water from the lake to provide irrigation for agricultural land in northeastern Colorado. Despite its many uses, Grand Lake remains a pristine natural resource that is treasured by locals and visitors alike.
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