Trinidad Lake Near Trinidad reservoir
Trinidad Lake Near Trinidad
Trinidad Lake is a reservoir located near Trinidad, Colorado, and is currently the primary water source for the city of Trinidad. The lake was created in the 1970s by damming the Purgatoire River, and it has since become a popular recreational area for fishing, boating, and camping. The hydrology of the lake is dependent on both surface flow and snowpack providers, with the majority of the inflow coming from the nearby mountain ranges during the winter months. In addition to its recreational uses, the lake also plays a crucial role in supporting local agriculture, providing irrigation water to farms in the surrounding area. Despite its importance, Trinidad Lake has faced challenges in recent years due to drought conditions, highlighting the need for sustainable water management practices.
Daily levels at Trinidad Lake Near Trinidad
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Reservoir storage, acre-ft
ac-ft · code 00054
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Trinidad Lake Near Trinidad -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Purgatoire River Below Trinidad Lake | 33 cfs | → |
| Purgatoire River At Trinidad | 33 cfs | → |
| Purgatoire River At Madrid | 3 cfs | → |
| Luning Arroyo Near Model | 0 cfs | → |
| Cucharas River At Boyd Ranch | 2 cfs | → |
| Eagle Tail Ditch Nr Maxwell | 2 cfs | → |
About Trinidad Lake Near Trinidad
Where does the data for Trinidad Lake Near Trinidad come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.