Flatiron Reservoir Nr Loveland reservoir
Flatiron Reservoir Nr Loveland
The Flatiron Reservoir is located in Loveland, Colorado, and was constructed in 1951 by the Bureau of Reclamation for irrigation purposes. The reservoir's water source comes from the Colorado River, which is transported via the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. The reservoir has a capacity of 46,000 acre-feet and is primarily used for irrigation, domestic, and industrial purposes. The hydrology of the reservoir is influenced by the surrounding mountain ranges, which contribute to its water supply through snowmelt and precipitation. The reservoir's primary surface flow providers are the Little Thompson River, and its tributaries, while the snowpack providers are the surrounding mountain ranges. The reservoir also serves as a recreational area, with activities such as fishing, boating, and camping available.
Daily levels at Flatiron Reservoir Nr Loveland
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Storage
acre-ft · code 17
Pool Elevation
ft · code 49
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 Flatiron Reservoir Nr Loveland -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn Creek Near Masonville | 23 cfs | → |
| Big Thompson River At Loveland | 63 cfs | → |
| St. Vrain Creek At Lyons | 56 cfs | → |
| Left Hand Creek At Hover Road Near Longmont | 2 cfs | → |
| Left Hand Creek Near Boulder | 24 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C | 201 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Flatiron Reservoir Nr Loveland.
⚓ Boat launches
- Boat Ramp Larimer County
- Lagerman Trail Boulder County
- Filter Plant River Access Point (Put-In)
- Pineview River Access Point (Put-In, Take-Out)
- Bridges River Access Point (Put-In)
- Bridges River Access Point (Take-Out)
⛺ Campgrounds
- Flatiron Reservoir
- Carter Lake - North Side Campgrounds
- North Pine Campground
- Pinewood Reservoir
- Carter Lake - South Side Campgrounds
- Pole Hill Road Dispersed Camping
🎣 Fishing spots
- Flatiron Reservoir
- Carter Lake
- Pinewood Reservoir
- Lon Hagler Reservoir
- Boedecker Reservoir
- Lonetree Reservoir
🛶 Paddle runs
More paddle runs →Track Flatiron Reservoir Nr Loveland 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 Flatiron Reservoir Nr Loveland
Where does the data for Flatiron Reservoir Nr Loveland 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.
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