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.
Geolocation
-107.812,
39.226
Elevation
7,990.25 ft
Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft
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