Vega Reservoir
March 29 2024
16,823 acre-ft
+0.21% today131% of Normal • High
Water storage levels at Vega Reservoir are currently 16,823 acre-ft, about 131% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 12,804.17acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 1974 was 2000-06-16 when levels reached 39,608 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2001-02-14 when levels receded to 54 acre-ft. View historical levels.
Vega Reservoir is a man-made lake located in western Colorado, near the town of Collbran. Constructed in 1963, the reservoir was created to store water for agricultural irrigation and municipal use. The reservoir has a capacity of 27,000 acre-feet and is fed by the Plateau Creek watershed, which includes snowmelt and surface runoff. The surrounding area is known for its agriculture, including orchards and cattle ranching. The reservoir also supports recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, and camping. It is stocked annually with rainbow and brown trout. Vega Reservoir is an important source of water for the region, and its management is critical to ensuring sustainable agriculture and recreation opportunities.
Geolocation | -107.800, 39.222 |
Elevation | 7,986 ft |
Storage 24hr Change | 0.21% |
Percent of Normal | 131% |
Minimum |
54 acre-ft
2001-02-14 |
Maximum |
39,608 acre-ft
2000-06-16 |
Average | 12,804 acre-ft |
Nid_Height | 162 |
Hydraulic_Height | 136 |
Drainage_Area | 24 |
Year_Completed | 1959 |
Dam_Height | 130 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Structural_Height | 162 |
River_Or_Stream | PLATEAU CREEK |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Foundations | Rock, Soil |
Surface_Area | 1109 |
Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Valve - 2 |
Nid_Storage | 38102 |
Dam_Length | 2100 |