Green Mountain Reservoir is located in Summit County, Colorado, and was constructed in the 1940s for hydroelectric power generation and irrigation.
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The reservoir is fed by the Blue River and other small tributaries, which provide water for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The reservoir can hold up to 106,000 acre-feet of water and is used as a storage facility for Denver Water. The surface flow providers for the reservoir include the Blue River, the Williams Fork River, and the Gore Creek. The reservoir also relies on snowmelt from the surrounding mountains for water supply. Agricultural use is limited in the area, but the reservoir provides irrigation water for some ranches in the region. Recreational activities are the primary use of the reservoir, attracting visitors from all over the country.
| Storage 24hr Change | 0.0% |
| Percent of Normal | 65% |
| Minimum |
8,145.0 acre-ft
1963-01-12 |
| Maximum |
155,838.0 acre-ft
1957-07-18 |
| Average | 95,542 acre-ft |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Willows
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Cow Creek North Campground
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Elliott Creek Campground
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Elliott Creek
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Cow Creek South Campground
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Cataract Creek Campground
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