Taylor Park Reservoir is a popular recreational site located in Taylor Park, Colorado.
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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.
| Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Navd 1988, Ft 24hr Change | 0.0% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
9,301.51 ft
2022-03-27 |
| Maximum |
9,331.48 ft
2021-03-01 |
| Average | 9,309 ft |
| Dam_Height | 161 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 158 |
| Drainage_Area | 254 |
| Year_Completed | 1937 |
| Nid_Storage | 118801 |
| Structural_Height | 206 |
| River_Or_Stream | TAYLOR RIVER |
| Foundations | Rock |
| Surface_Area | 2159 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Outlet_Gates | Needle, Uncontrolled |
| Dam_Length | 675 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Nid_Height | 206 |