PAONIA RESERVOIR

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology

Reservoir Levels

Paonia Reservoir

March 29 2024

3,941 acre-ft

-0.1% today
116% of Normal High

Water storage levels at Paonia Reservoir are currently 3,941 acre-ft, about 116% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 3,387.1acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 1974 was 1995-06-05 when levels reached 17,457.31 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2017-09-28 when levels receded to 0.04 acre-ft. View historical levels.

Paonia Reservoir is located in Delta County, Colorado, and serves as a primary water source for the surrounding agricultural communities. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 14,674 acre-feet and receives water from both surface flow and snowpack. The North Fork of the Gunnison River is the primary surface flow provider, while the Grand Mesa snowpack also contributes to the reservoir's water levels. The reservoir was constructed in 1962 by the Bureau of Reclamation and is operated and maintained by the Paonia Water Conservancy District. The water is primarily used for irrigation on the surrounding farmlands, but it also serves as a popular recreational site for boating, fishing, and camping during the summer months.

Geolocation -107.343, 38.949
Elevation 6,450 ft
Storage 24hr Change -0.1%
Percent of Normal 116%
Minimum 0.04 acre-ft
2017-09-28
Maximum 17,457.31 acre-ft
1995-06-05
Average 3,387 acre-ft
Dam_Height 199
Hydraulic_Height 177
Drainage_Area 255
Year_Completed 1961
Nid_Storage 23230
Structural_Height 199
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
River_Or_Stream COLORADO RIVER
Foundations Rock
Surface_Area 357
Hazard_Potential High
Outlet_Gates Slide (sluice gate), Uncontrolled
Dam_Length 770
Nid_Height 199

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