TAYLOR PARK RESERVOIR AT TAYLOR PARK
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
Taylor Park Reservoir is a popular recreational site located in Taylor Park, Colorado. It was created in 1937 with the construction of the Taylor Park Dam on the Taylor River. The reservoir has a capacity of 106,230 acre-feet and serves as a source of water for hydroelectric power generation and irrigation for the surrounding agricultural lands. The area receives an average of 250 inches of snowfall annually, which is a vital source of water for the reservoir. The snowmelt from the surrounding mountain ranges feeds the Taylor River, which flows into the reservoir. The reservoir is a popular fishing spot, with rainbow, brown, and lake trout being the most common species. Additionally, the reservoir offers various recreational activities such as camping, hiking, boating, and hunting.
July 26, 2024
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| Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Navd 1988, Ft 24hr Change | 0% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
9,301.51 ft
2022-03-27 |
| Maximum |
9,331.48 ft
2021-03-01 |
| Average | 9,321 ft |
| Dam_Height | 161 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 158 |
| Drainage_Area | 254 |
| Year_Completed | 1937 |
| Nid_Storage | 118801 |
| River_Or_Stream | TAYLOR RIVER |
| Structural_Height | 206 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Foundations | Rock |
| Surface_Area | 2159 |
| Outlet_Gates | Needle, Uncontrolled |
| Dam_Length | 675 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Nid_Height | 206 |
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