LEMON RESERVOIR NEAR DURANGO CO

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology

Colorado Reservoirs Animas Watershed

Lemon Reservoir Near Durango Co

RESERVOIR REPORT
September 21 2023

8,105 ft

-0.01% today
100% of Normal Normal

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Lemon Reservoir Near Durango Co are currently 8,105 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 8,087.38ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2008 was 2023-06-25 when levels reached 8,147.92 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2018-10-02 when levels receded to 8,061.51 ft. View historical levels.

Lemon Reservoir is a man-made reservoir located near Durango, Colorado. The reservoir was constructed in 1963 and is named after a local rancher, John Lemon. The reservoir is fed by the Hermosa Creek, a tributary of the Animas River, and the hydrology of the region is influenced by snowpack from the San Juan Mountains. The surface flow of the reservoir is regulated by a dam, and the water is used for irrigation and municipal purposes. The snowpack also serves as a source of water for the reservoir, and the region's agriculture and recreational activities rely on this water source. Lemon Reservoir is popular for fishing and camping, and also serves as a source of drinking water for the town of Durango.

Geolocation -107.663, 37.383
Elevation 8,160.22 ft
Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change -0.01%
Percent of Normal 100%
Minimum 8,061.51 ft
2018-10-02
Maximum 8,147.92 ft
2023-06-25
Average 8,087 ft
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge Streamflow Stage
GUNNISON RIVER BELOW GUNNISON TUNNEL 711 cfs 2.9 ft
VALLECITO CREEK NEAR BAYFIELD 60 cfs 1.2 ft
LA PLATA RIVER AT COLORADO-NEW MEXICO STATE LINE 1 cfs 3.3 ft
LOS PINOS RIVER NEAR IGNACIO 1 cfs 1.1 ft
GUNNISON RIVER NEAR GUNNISON 409 cfs 1.3 ft
CIMARRON RIVER BL SQUAW CREEK 22 cfs 7.7 ft

Historical Data

RESERVOIR STORAGE, ACRE-FT
LAKE OR RESERVOIR WATER SURFACE ELEVATION ABOVE NGVD 1929, FT

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