PINEWOOD RESERVOIR

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology

Colorado Reservoirs Big Thompson Watershed

Pinewood Reservoir

RESERVOIR REPORT
September 29 2023

1,122 acre-ft

+3.79% today
67% of Normal Low

Water storage levels at Pinewood Reservoir are currently 1,122 acre-ft, about 67% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 1,698.52acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 1954 was 1998-12-08 when levels reached 3,081 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 1982-04-29 when levels receded to 363 acre-ft. View historical levels.

Pinewood Reservoir in Colorado was created in the 1950s to provide water storage for agricultural and municipal purposes. The hydrology of the reservoir is primarily fed by snowmelt from the surrounding mountains and surface runoff from the adjacent hills. It is a popular recreation area and is used for fishing, boating, and camping. The reservoir also serves as a drinking water source for nearby communities. The surrounding area is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, and bald eagles. The reservoir has several hiking trails and picnic areas, as well as a boat ramp for easy access to the water. In addition to recreational use, Pinewood Reservoir plays an important role in supporting agriculture and providing drinking water for nearby communities.

Geolocation -105.290, 40.370
Elevation 6,570.33 ft
Storage 24hr Change 3.79%
Percent of Normal 67%
Minimum 363 acre-ft
1982-04-29
Maximum 3,081 acre-ft
1998-12-08
Average 1,699 acre-ft
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge Streamflow Stage
MONUMENT CREEK AT PALMER LAKE 1 cfs ft
TROUT CREEK BLW FERN CR NR WESTCREEK 1 cfs 3.8 ft
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER BELOW CHEESMAN LAKE 252 cfs 1.6 ft
WEST CR. ABV SHREWSBURY GULCH NR WESTCREEK CO 1 cfs 5.3 ft
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER ABOVE CHEESMAN LAKE 113 cfs 5.1 ft
TARRYALL CREEK AT UPPER STATION 9 cfs 5.0 ft
SO. PLATTE R. BLW BRUSH CR. NR TRUMBULL CO 252 cfs 3.9 ft

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