WILLIAMS FORK RESERVOIR

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RESERVOIR COLORADO

Williams Fork Reservoir


April 18, 2024

81,137 acre-ft

+0.21% today
117% of Normal High

Water storage levels at Williams Fork Reservoir are currently 81,137 acre-ft, about 117% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 69,303.26acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 2005 was 2010-06-22 when levels reached 139,589 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2010-09-30 when levels receded to 1,907.681 acre-ft. View historical levels.

Williams Fork Reservoir is located in Grand County, Colorado and was built in 1959 to provide hydroelectric power and water storage for the Front Range cities of Denver and Aurora. The reservoir is fed by the Williams Fork River and has a capacity of 97,000 acre-feet. The area surrounding the reservoir is known for its abundant snowpack during the winter months, which provides much of the water for the reservoir. The reservoir is also used for agricultural irrigation and recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The Williams Fork Reservoir is an important source of water for the region and plays a crucial role in supporting both the economy and environment of the surrounding areas.



Geolocation -106.205, 40.035
Elevation 7,736.45 ft
Storage 24hr Change 0.21%
Percent of Normal 117%
Minimum 1,907.681 acre-ft
2010-09-30
Maximum 139,589 acre-ft
2010-06-22
Average 69,303 acre-ft
Nid_Height 209
Hydraulic_Height 175.8
Drainage_Area 230
Year_Completed 1959
Dam_Height 209
Hazard_Potential High
Structural_Height 209
River_Or_Stream Williams Fork River
Primary_Dam_Type Concrete
Surface_Area 1700
Outlet_Gates Tainter (radial) - 3
Nid_Storage 96800
Dam_Length 674

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Area Boat Ramps

STATE BRIDGE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CR 6 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CONFLUENCE REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CHAMBERS LAKE BOATING SITE
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BOAT LAUNCH GRAND LAKE
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
RADIUM REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
US 34 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
STATE BRIDGE RIVER ACCESS
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
TEAL LAKE BOATING SITE
North Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Wilderness Encampment River

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Laprell Park

Flume Creek Park

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

Wilderness Huston Park

Cinnabar Park

Medicine Bow National Forest

Wilderness Savage Run

                                                                                                                       
                                               
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MOSQUITO VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
YEOMAN PARK DAY USE AREA
DILLON DAM OVERLOOK DAY USE AREA
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