Ruedi Reservoir Nr Basalt

RESERVOIR REPORT

86,615 acre-ft

Water storage levels at Ruedi Reservoir Nr Basalt 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 a man-made reservoir located near Basalt, Colorado. The reservoir was constructed in 1968 and is operated by the Bureau of Reclamation. The hydrology of the reservoir is fed by the Fryingpan River and is primarily used for water storage and hydroelectric power generation. The specific surface flow for the reservoir has a capacity of 102,373 acre-feet and it receives water from the Fryingpan River, Williams Creek, and Chapman Creek. The snowpack providers for the reservoir are Aspen and Vail, which are both located within the Roaring Fork Valley. Agricultural users rely on the reservoir for irrigation, and recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping are popular among tourists and locals.