Paonia Reservoir Near Bardine Reservoir
As of July 19, 2026, Paonia Reservoir Near Bardine is holding 4,768 ac-ft of water — 75% of normal storage for this date. Storage data refreshed throughout the day.
Paonia Reservoir Near Bardine
Paonia Reservoir is a man-made lake located near the town of Paonia in Colorado. It was created in 1962 by the construction of the Paonia Dam on the Muddy Creek. The reservoir covers an area of 334 acres and has a maximum depth of 120 feet. The primary purpose of the reservoir is to provide water for irrigation to nearby agricultural lands. The water is also used for municipal and industrial purposes. The reservoir is fed by surface flow from Muddy Creek and snowpack from the surrounding mountains. The reservoir is a popular spot for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and camping. The reservoir also serves as a habitat to many species of fish including rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon.
Daily levels at Paonia Reservoir Near Bardine
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Reservoir storage, acre-ft
ac-ft · code 00054
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
Precipitation, total, in
in · code 00045
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 Paonia Reservoir Near Bardine -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muddy Creek At Bardine | 209 cfs | → |
| North Fork Gunnison River Near Somerset | 260 cfs | → |
| Hubbard Creek At Highway 133 At Mouth Nr Bowie | 0 cfs | → |
| Minnesota Creek Near Paonia | 4 cfs | → |
| Hubbard Creek Above Iron Point Gulch Nr Bowie | 6 cfs | → |
| Terror Creek At Mouth Near Bowie | 2 cfs | → |
About Paonia Reservoir Near Bardine
Where does the data for Paonia Reservoir Near Bardine 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.