Echo Reservoir
April 19, 2024
63,050 acre-ft
+0.28% today124% of Normal • High
Water storage levels at Echo Reservoir are currently 63,050 acre-ft, about 124% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 50,554.83acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 1967 was 2006-05-30 when levels reached 75,965 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 1992-09-27 when levels receded to 3,467 acre-ft. View historical levels.
Echo Reservoir is located in eastern Utah and was constructed in 1931 for irrigation purposes. It has a capacity of 74,000 acre-feet and is fed by the Weber River and the snowpack from the Uinta Mountains. The reservoir is managed by the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District and provides water for agriculture, drinking, and recreation. The reservoir is a popular spot for boating, fishing, camping, and swimming during the summer months. In the winter, the surrounding area is popular for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. The Weber River provides important habitat for fish species such as brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. The reservoir is also home to a variety of bird species including bald eagles, ospreys, and herons.
| Geolocation | -111.432, 40.964 |
| Elevation | 5,569 ft |
| Storage 24hr Change | 0.28% |
| Percent of Normal | 124% |
| Minimum |
3,467 acre-ft
1992-09-27 |
| Maximum |
75,965 acre-ft
2006-05-30 |
| Average | 50,555 acre-ft |
| Nid_Height | 158 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 110 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Drainage_Area | 836 |
| Years_Modified | 2015 - Seismic, 2015 - Structural |
| Year_Completed | 1930 |
| Dam_Height | 158 |
| River_Or_Stream | WEBER RIVER |
| Structural_Height | 158 |
| Foundations | Rock |
| Surface_Area | 1455 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Nid_Storage | 73940 |
| Dam_Length | 1887 |
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