Rifle Gap Reservoir

RESERVOIR REPORT

8,869 acre-ft

Water storage levels at Rifle Gap Reservoir are currently 8,869 acre-ft, about 174% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 5,074.6acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 1990 was 2002-08-04 when levels reached 15,458 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2022-10-27 when levels receded to 22.22 acre-ft. View historical levels.

Rifle Gap Reservoir is located in Garfield County, Colorado and was created in 1967 as a water storage project for the Colorado River Basin. The reservoir is fed by the Rifle River and East Fork Parachute Creek, providing water for irrigation and domestic use. It has a storage capacity of 14,657 acre-feet and a surface area of 350 acres. The reservoir is surrounded by Rifle Gap State Park, which offers recreational activities such as fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. The area receives an average of 23 inches of snowfall per year, which contributes to the reservoir's water supply. The reservoir is also used for hydroelectric power generation, with a capacity of 10 megawatts. Overall, Rifle Gap Reservoir is an important source of water and recreation for the surrounding communities.