RUEDI RESERVOIR

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Ruedi Reservoir

RESERVOIR REPORT
September 21 2023

86,615 acre-ft

-0.27% today
98% of Normal Normal

Water storage levels at Ruedi Reservoir are currently 86,615 acre-ft, about 98% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 88,795.21acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 1969 was 2000-06-11 when levels reached 103,997.69 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 1996-04-24 when levels receded to 32,433.35 acre-ft. View historical levels.

Ruedi Reservoir is located in Colorado and was constructed in the 1960s by the Bureau of Reclamation. The reservoir is a popular destination for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and camping, and also serves as a source of water for agriculture and municipalities. The reservoir has a total capacity of 102,373 acre-feet and is fed by the Fryingpan River, which is known for its excellent fly fishing. Ruedi Reservoir also receives water from snowpack melt, which is critical for water supply in the region. The surrounding area is used for ranching and agriculture, with water diverted from the reservoir for irrigation. The hydrology of Ruedi Reservoir is carefully monitored to ensure a stable water supply for stakeholders, and the management of the reservoir is an essential component of the water management plan for the region.

Geolocation -106.804, 39.366
Elevation 7,749 ft
Storage 24hr Change -0.27%
Percent of Normal 98%
Minimum 32,433.35 acre-ft
1996-04-24
Maximum 103,997.69 acre-ft
2000-06-11
Average 88,795 acre-ft
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge Streamflow Stage
FISH CR AT UPPER STA NR STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 8 cfs 0.4 ft
WALTON CREEK NEAR STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 7 cfs 0.4 ft
BLUE RIVER BELOW GREEN MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR 869 cfs 5.7 ft
YAMPA RIVER AT STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 96 cfs 1.2 ft
WILLIAMS FORK BELOW WILLIAMS FORK RESERVOIR 220 cfs 2.1 ft
COLORADO RIVER NEAR KREMMLING 1,250 cfs 6.0 ft
WILLIAMS FORK NEAR PARSHALL 38 cfs 2.0 ft

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