Lemon Reservoir reservoir
Lemon Reservoir
Lemon Reservoir is a manmade lake located in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. It was created in the 1960s as part of a hydroelectric project. The reservoir is fed by several streams and contributes to the Animas River watershed. Snowpack from the surrounding mountains also provides a significant portion of the reservoir's water. The reservoir serves as a source of irrigation for nearby farmland and provides recreational opportunities for fishing, boating, and camping. The area is also used for hiking and wildlife viewing. Despite its relatively small size, Lemon Reservoir plays an important role in the water supply and economy of the region.
Daily levels at Lemon Reservoir
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Storage
acre-ft · code 17
Inflow
cfs · code 29
Pool Elevation
ft · code 49
Total Release
cfs · code 42
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lemon Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Vallecito Creek Near Bayfield | 57 cfs | → |
| Florida R Bl Flor Farmers Ditch | 10 cfs | → |
| Animas River Above Tacoma | 324 cfs | → |
| Animas River At Durango | 309 cfs | → |
| Animas River Blw Durango Pump Plant Nr Durango | 341 cfs | → |
| Los Pinos River Near Ignacio | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lemon Reservoir.
Boat launches
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About Lemon Reservoir
Where does the data for Lemon Reservoir come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.