Taylor Park Reservoir reservoir
Taylor Park Reservoir
Taylor Park Reservoir is a popular recreational area located in Gunnison County, Colorado. The reservoir was created in 1937 by the creation of the Taylor Park Dam which forms a 2,040-acre lake. The water from the reservoir is primarily used for irrigation for the nearby agricultural lands in the area, as well as to support recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The reservoir's hydrology is fed by both surface flows from the Taylor River as well as snowpack, which is supplied by the surrounding mountains. The reservoir is also used to store water for downstream use, particularly during dry periods. The area provides a vital habitat for fish and wildlife and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Daily levels at Taylor Park Reservoir
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
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 Taylor Park Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor River Below Taylor Park Reservoir | 148 cfs | → |
| Taylor River At Taylor Park | 168 cfs | → |
| East River Bl Cement Creek Nr Crested Butte | 500 cfs | → |
| Taylor River At Almont | 243 cfs | → |
| East River At Almont Co. | 373 cfs | → |
| Lincoln Creek Bl Grizzly Reservoir | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Taylor Park Reservoir.
⚓ Boat launches
- Boat Dock Road Gunnison County
- Boat Ramp Road Gunnison County
- Slot #2 Day Use Area/Boat Access- Gunnison Rd
- South Bank Day Use Area/ Boat Access- Gunnison Rd
- Red Rooster Boating Site
- Cr 390 Chaffee County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Lakeview - Almont
- Lakeview Campground - Gunnison Rd
- Lottis Creek
- Lottis Creek Campground - Gunnison Rd
- Rivers End Campground - Gunnison Rd
- Rivers End
🎣 Fishing spots
- Taylor Park Reservoir
- Spring Creek Reservoir
- South Fork Clear Creek
- Mirror Lake (Almont)
- Sayer's Gulch Trailhead
- Cottonwood Lake
🛶 Paddle runs
- Clear Creek Of The Arkansas
- The Upper
- Lower (Bottom Four)
- Pine Creek (Granite To Numbers)
- Numbers
- Oh Be Joyful
🛡 More reservoirs
More reservoirs →Track Taylor Park 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 Taylor Park Reservoir
Where does the data for Taylor Park 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 Taylor Park Reservoir.