SILVER JACK RESERVOIR NEAR CIMARRON

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Silver Jack Reservoir Near Cimarron


April 20, 2024

8,876 ft

+0.01% today
100% of Normal Normal

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Silver Jack Reservoir Near Cimarron are currently 8,876 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 8,880.17ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2011-06-07 when levels reached 8,927.09 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2018-10-09 when levels receded to 8,849.33 ft. View historical levels.

Silver Jack Reservoir is located near Cimarron, Colorado, and was created in 1902 by the Silver Jack Dam, an earthen structure that is 57 feet high and 450 feet long. The reservoir is situated at an elevation of 9,100 feet and has a capacity of 2,589 acre-feet. The water in the reservoir comes from several surface flow and snowpack providers, including the Cimarron River and the San Juan Mountains. The reservoir is a vital source of water for the surrounding agricultural community and provides irrigation water for local farms. It is also a popular recreational destination for fishing, boating, and camping. The reservoir is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and is a part of the Uncompahgre Project, which was designed to provide water for agricultural use in western Colorado.



Geolocation -107.542, 38.233
Elevation 8,796 ft
Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change 0.01%
Percent of Normal 100%
Minimum 8,849.33 ft
2018-10-09
Maximum 8,927.09 ft
2011-06-07
Average 8,880 ft
Dam_Height 173
Hydraulic_Height 132
Drainage_Area 59
Year_Completed 1971
Nid_Storage 15363
Hazard_Potential High
Structural_Height 173
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
River_Or_Stream EAST FORK, CIMARRON RIVER
Foundations Rock
Surface_Area 319
Outlet_Gates Slide (sluice gate), Uncontrolled, Valve
Dam_Length 1050
Nid_Height 173

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