Lemon Reservoir Near Durango Co

RESERVOIR REPORT

8,105 ft

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.