Platoro Reservoir is located in southern Colorado and was completed in 1951.
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It has a capacity of 42,000 acre-feet and is fed by the Conejos River, which originates in the San Juan Mountains. The reservoir is used for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation, providing water to downstream agricultural communities. The area around Platoro Reservoir is also popular for recreational activities like fishing, camping, and hiking. The reservoir is fed by snowmelt and precipitation, and snowpack in the San Juan Mountains is a major contributor to its water levels. The reservoir is managed by the Conejos Water Conservancy District, which works to maintain water quality and ensure sustainable use of the resource for the surrounding communities.
| Storage 24hr Change | -0.16% |
| Percent of Normal | 118% |
| Minimum |
7,496.7 acre-ft
2020-10-28 |
| Maximum |
52,164.0 acre-ft
2023-06-27 |
| Average | 20,539 acre-ft |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Mix Lake
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Mix Lake Campground
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Platoro Cabin 1
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Platoro Cabin 2
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Stunner Campground
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Stunner
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El Rito Azul--Blue Lake (Sec 26, T35N, R3E) And Portion Of Conejos Above Platoro Reservoir To Upper Reach Of Platoro Reservoir--Sec 6, T35N, R4E
Middle Fork--Sec 13, T35N, R2E To Confluence Of Three Forks--Sec 14, T35N, R3E
North Fork--Sec 8, T35N, R2E To Confluence With Middle Fork
Sec 17, T35N, R4E To Sec 36, T35N, R4E
South Fork--Sec 19, T35N, R4E To Sec 36, T35N, R4 1/2E
Lake Fork--Confluence With South Fork To 1 Mile Below Town Of Platoro