Meeks Cabin Reservoir
March 29 2024
19,366 acre-ft
+0.22% today152% of Normal • Very High
Water storage levels at Meeks Cabin Reservoir are currently 19,366 acre-ft, about 152% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 12,695.53acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 1973 was 2011-06-30 when levels reached 32,495 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 1979-10-16 when levels receded to 440 acre-ft. View historical levels.
Meeks Cabin Reservoir is located in the mountains of Wyoming and was built in the late 1920s. It is a man-made reservoir that was created to store water for irrigation and hydroelectric power. The reservoir is fed by two main surface flow providers, Gooseberry Creek and Meeks Creek, and its water source for snowpack is the Wind River Range. The reservoir also provides water for agricultural uses and recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. Meeks Cabin Reservoir has a storage capacity of approximately 20,000 acre-feet and is an important source of water for the surrounding communities. The hydrology of the reservoir is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, which monitors water levels and releases to ensure adequate supply for all users.
Geolocation | -110.583, 41.017 |
Elevation | 8,694 ft |
Storage 24hr Change | 0.22% |
Percent of Normal | 152% |
Minimum |
440 acre-ft
1979-10-16 |
Maximum |
32,495 acre-ft
2011-06-30 |
Average | 12,696 acre-ft |
Dam_Height | 185 |
Hydraulic_Height | 166 |
Drainage_Area | 151 |
Years_Modified | 1996 - Hydraulic, 1996 - Other, 1996 - Structural |
Year_Completed | 1970 |
Nid_Storage | 38720 |
Structural_Height | 185 |
River_Or_Stream | BLACKS FORK RIVER |
Foundations | Soil |
Surface_Area | 473 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Outlet_Gates | Other Controlled - 2, Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Valve - 2 |
Dam_Length | 3162 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Nid_Height | 185 |