Water
storage levels
at
Horsetooth Reservoir
are currently
127,505
acre-ft,
about
101% of normal.
The average for this time of year is approximately
126,162.14acre-ft.
Maximum recorded
Storage
since record keeping began in
1951
was
2004-04-09
when levels reached
157,000 acre-ft.
Lowest recorded
Storage
was
2001-10-06
when levels receded to
2,536 acre-ft.
View historical levels.
Horsetooth Reservoir is a popular recreational area in Colorado, located west of Fort Collins. The reservoir was constructed in 1949 by the Bureau of Reclamation for irrigation purposes, and it has since become a significant source of water for the region. Horsetooth Reservoir is fed by several streams, including Spring Creek and the Cache la Poudre River, which provide the majority of the surface flow. Additionally, snowpack from the surrounding mountains contributes to the reservoir's water levels. The reservoir is used for various recreational activities, such as camping, boating, fishing, and hiking. The water is also used to irrigate agricultural land in the area, supporting the local farming industry.
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