VALLECITO RESERVOIR

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology

Colorado Reservoirs Upper San Juan Watershed

Vallecito Reservoir

RESERVOIR REPORT
September 21 2023

64,944 acre-ft

-1.04% today
109% of Normal Normal

Water storage levels at Vallecito Reservoir are currently 64,944 acre-ft, about 109% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 59,334.4acre-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.

Geolocation -107.575, 37.378
Elevation 7,613 ft
Storage 24hr Change -1.04%
Percent of Normal 109%
Minimum 608.06 acre-ft
1944-10-24
Maximum 126,791.76 acre-ft
1957-07-27
Average 59,334 acre-ft
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge Streamflow Stage
ANIMAS RIVER BELOW AZTEC 288 cfs 5.9 ft
ANIMAS RIVER AT FARMINGTON 262 cfs 4.6 ft
VALLECITO CREEK NEAR BAYFIELD 67 cfs 1.3 ft
SAN JUAN RIVER AT FARMINGTON 896 cfs 2.0 ft
EAST FORK SAN JUAN RIVER NR PAGOSA SPRINGS -888 cfs 3.6 ft
SAN JUAN RIVER NEAR ARCHULETA 900 cfs 3.8 ft

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