Taylor Park Reservoir At Taylor Park

RESERVOIR REPORT

9,314 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above navd 1988, ft levels at Taylor Park Reservoir At Taylor Park are currently 9,314 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 9,310.81ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NAVD 1988, ft since record keeping began in 2019 was 2021-03-01 when levels reached 9,331.48 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NAVD 1988, ft was 2022-03-27 when levels receded to 9,301.51 ft. View historical levels.

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.