Rifle Gap Reservoir Near Rifle reservoir
Rifle Gap Reservoir Near Rifle
Rifle Gap Reservoir, located near Rifle, CO, was constructed in 1967 by the Colorado River Water Conservation District to provide water for irrigation, municipal, and industrial uses. The reservoir has a capacity of 12,240 acre-feet and is fed by Rifle Creek and East Rifle Creek. The reservoir and surrounding area offer recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, and camping. During the winter months, snowpack from the surrounding mountains provides a significant source of water to the reservoir. The Colorado River Water Conservation District also operates a small hydropower plant at the dam, which provides electricity to the surrounding communities. The reservoir is a vital source of water for agriculture in the region, including hay, vegetable, and fruit production.
Daily levels at Rifle Gap Reservoir Near Rifle
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 Rifle Gap Reservoir Near Rifle -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River Below North Elk Creek Near Buford | 224 cfs | → |
| West Divide Creek Near Raven | 0 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Below Glenwood Springs | 1,860 cfs | → |
| Roaring Fork River At Glenwood Springs | 686 cfs | → |
| White River Above Coal Creek | 47 cfs | → |
| White River Near Meeker | 116 cfs | → |
About Rifle Gap Reservoir Near Rifle
Where does the data for Rifle Gap Reservoir Near Rifle 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.