Lemon Reservoir Near Durango Co
RESERVOIR REPORT
September 21 20238,105 ft
-0.01% today100% 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 |