Flaming Gorge Reservoir reservoir
Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Flaming Gorge Reservoir is located in Utah and was created in 1964 as part of the Colorado River Storage Project. The reservoir is fed by the Green River and is known for its clear waters and excellent fishing opportunities. The hydrology of the reservoir is unique due to the large amount of snowmelt that occurs in the surrounding mountains. The snowpack provides the majority of the surface flow to the reservoir, while additional water comes from the Flaming Gorge Dam. The reservoir is used for recreational purposes, including fishing, boating, and camping. It also provides water for agricultural use, with several irrigation projects drawing water from the reservoir. The reservoir continues to be an important resource for the surrounding communities and visitors alike.
Daily levels at Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Bank Storage
acre-ft · code 15
Storage
acre-ft · code 17
Inflow
cfs · code 29
Pool Elevation
ft · code 49
Total Release
cfs · code 42
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Flaming Gorge Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Green River Near Greendale | 1,280 cfs | → |
| Henrys Fork Near Manila | 4 cfs | → |
| Big Brush Creek Abv Red Fleet Res | 12 cfs | → |
| Ashley Cr Abv Sp Nr Vernal Ut | 4 cfs | → |
| Ashley Creek Near Vernal | 84 cfs | → |
| Whiterocks River Near Whiterocks | 128 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Spillway Boat Launch Area
- Cedar Springs Boating Ramp
- Little Hole Trail Daggett County
- Little Hole Boat Launch Area
- Browns Park Road Daggett County
- Forest Road 145; Us Highway Fs Road 145 Daggett County
Campgrounds
- Arch Dam Group Campground
- Mustang Ridge - Flaming Gorge
- Deer Run - Flaming Gorge
- Dutch John Draw Group Campground
- Mustang Ridge Campground
- Cedar Springs - Flaming Gorge
Fishing spots
- Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam
- Cart Creek
- West Greens Lake Fishing Site
- Flaming Gorge Reservoir
- Crouse Reservoir
- Browne Reservoir
Track Flaming Gorge Reservoir in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Where does the data for Flaming Gorge Reservoir come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Flaming Gorge Reservoir.