Vega Reservoir Near Collbran

RESERVOIR REPORT

7,957 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Vega Reservoir Near Collbran are currently 7,957 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 7,946.18ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2019-06-20 when levels reached 7,985.83 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2018-10-03 when levels receded to 7,932.12 ft. View historical levels.

Vega Reservoir near Collbran, CO was constructed in 1962 to provide irrigation water for the surrounding agricultural community. The reservoir is fed by Plateau Creek and has a storage capacity of 27,000 acre-feet. The hydrology of the reservoir is dependent on snowpack in the surrounding mountains, which provides the majority of the water supply. The reservoir also receives water from the Grand Mesa National Forest and the BLM, which manage the surrounding land. The reservoir is used for irrigation, with water being released to the Plateau Valley for agricultural purposes. Recreational activities, such as fishing and boating, are also popular at Vega Reservoir. The reservoir is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and is an important source of water for the surrounding area.