Willow Creek Reservoir reservoir
Willow Creek Reservoir
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.
Daily levels at Willow Creek Reservoir
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 Willow Creek Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek Below Willow Creek Reservoir | 7 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Near Granby | 81 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Below Lake Granby | 74 cfs | → |
| Colorado River At Windy Gap | 142 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Bl Shadow Mountain Reservoir | 22 cfs | → |
| Grand Lake Outlet Blw Chipmunk Ln At Grand Lk | 34 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Willow Creek Reservoir.
⚓ Boat launches
- Willow Creek Boating Site
- Cr 6 Grand County
- Us 34 Grand County
- Grand County
- Hilltop Boating Site
- Boat Launch Grand Lake
⛺ Campgrounds
- Willow Creek
- Sunset Point
- Stillwater
- Cutthroat Bay Group Campground
- Highway 4 Pullout Dispersed Camping
- Green Ridge Campground
🎣 Fishing spots
- Willow Creek Fishing Site
- Granby Lake
- Shadow Mountain Reservoir
- Monarch Lake
- Watanga Lake - Ipwa
- Meadow Creek Reservoir
🛶 Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Ends 0.5 Miles Away From Trail Ridge Road
- Begins 0.5 Miles Away From Trail Ridge Road To Ends Where River Segment Exits Rocky Mountain National Park
- Headwaters To Ends 0.5 Miles Upstream From End Of County Hwy 115
- Headwaters To Ends 0.5 Miles Upstream From End Of Fern Lake Road
- Begins 0.5 Miles Upstream From End Of County Hwy 115 To Eastern Boundary Of Rocky Mountain National Park
- Headwaters To Fan Lake
Track Willow Creek 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 Willow Creek Reservoir
Where does the data for Willow Creek 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 Willow Creek Reservoir.