Paonia Reservoir Near Bardine

RESERVOIR REPORT

6,378 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Paonia Reservoir Near Bardine are currently 6,378 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 6,381.11ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2023-05-17 when levels reached 6,449.34 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2012-09-02 when levels receded to 6,358.17 ft. View historical levels.

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.