Water
storage levels
at
Vallecito Reservoir
are currently
82,144
acre-ft,
about
129% of normal.
The average for this time of year is approximately
63,281.81acre-ft.
Maximum recorded
Storage
since record keeping began in
1941
was
1957-07-27
when levels reached
126,791.76 acre-ft.
Lowest recorded
Storage
was
1944-10-24
when levels receded to
608.06 acre-ft.
View historical levels.
Vallecito Reservoir is a popular recreational destination located in southwestern Colorado. The reservoir was formed in 1941 after the construction of the Vallecito Dam on the Pine River. The reservoir has a capacity of 125,000 acre-feet and is used for irrigation, municipal water supply, and recreation. Surface flow from the Pine River and nearby creeks provide water to the reservoir, while snowpack from the surrounding San Juan Mountains also contributes to the water supply. The reservoir is a popular destination for fishing, boating, camping, and hiking, and is surrounded by the San Juan National Forest. The reservoir also supports local agriculture, primarily in the form of hay farming. Despite being impacted by drought in recent years, Vallecito Reservoir remains an important source of water and recreation for the surrounding community.
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