WILLOW CREEK RESERVOIR

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RESERVOIR COLORADO

Willow Creek Reservoir


April 25, 2024

7,208 acre-ft

+4.13% today
94% of Normal Normal

Water storage levels at Willow Creek Reservoir are currently 7,208 acre-ft, about 94% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 7,694.97acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 1953 was 1984-05-24 when levels reached 10,596 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 1985-12-04 when levels receded to 1,536 acre-ft. View historical levels.

Willow Creek Reservoir is a man-made body of water located in Grand County, Colorado. The reservoir was constructed in 1948 by the Colorado River Water Conservation District for agricultural and municipal purposes. The reservoir has a capacity of 1,100 acre-feet and is fed by Willow Creek, which is a tributary of the Colorado River. The primary purpose of the reservoir is to provide water for irrigation and municipal purposes in the surrounding area. Surface flows into the reservoir come primarily from Willow Creek and snowmelt from the surrounding mountains. The reservoir also provides recreational opportunities such as fishing and boating. It is known for its trout fishing and scenic views of the surrounding mountains. The reservoir is a popular destination for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts in the summer months.



Geolocation -105.943, 40.147
Elevation 8,130 ft
Storage 24hr Change 4.13%
Percent of Normal 94%
Minimum 1,536 acre-ft
1985-12-04
Maximum 10,596 acre-ft
1984-05-24
Average 7,695 acre-ft
Nid_Height 127
Hydraulic_Height 95
Drainage_Area 127
Year_Completed 1953
Dam_Height 95
Structural_Height 127
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Foundations Rock, Soil
Surface_Area 303
Outlet_Gates Slide (sluice gate) - 4
Nid_Storage 11177
River_Or_Stream WILLOW CREEK
Dam_Length 1100
Hazard_Potential High

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Area Boat Ramps

GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CONFLUENCE REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
DOWDY DRIVE 2, LARIMER COUNTY
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
CR 6 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
NOWATA DRIVE 597, LARIMER COUNTY
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BOAT LAUNCH GRAND LAKE
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
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NOWATA DRIVE 407, LARIMER COUNTY
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NOWATA DRIVE 875, LARIMER COUNTY
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
US 34 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

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