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WYOMING RESERVOIR LEVELS

April 26 2025
       

Wyoming's dams and reservoirs are showing mixed levels of water storage compared to historical averages. Notably, the Fontenelle Reservoir's current storage is at 145,632 acre-feet, which is significantly below its average of 204,558.09 acre-feet. This abnormal condition is a cause for concern as it may impact water supply and ecosystem health. On the other side, the Big Sandy Reservoir has a current storage of 28,575 acre-feet, surpassing its average by a considerable margin. Similarly, the Eden Reservoir is also reporting higher-than-average storage levels at 6,708 acre-feet against an average of 5,479.66 acre-feet. These variations could be a result of fluctuating snowpack and river flow conditions, which are critical to the replenishment of these water bodies.

Diverse factors, including weather patterns, cloud seeding efforts, and seasonal activities such as spring gardening, can affect snowpack levels, directly impacting reservoir storage and river flows. The Big Sandy Reservoir near Farson has observed a slight increase in water surface elevation, signifying potential changes in inflow or outflow dynamics. Despite the mixed conditions, Meeks Cabin Reservoir's storage levels are holding steady near the average mark. The observed data raises questions about the efficiency of water management and conservation practices in the region. Considering the information from Wyoming Public Media on the contentious practice of cloud seeding, it is possible that such measures may be influencing snowpack levels and, consequently, water availability. Additionally, local agricultural activities, as reported by the Powell Tribune, could be affecting water demand. Cumulatively, these factors necessitate close monitoring and potentially adaptive management strategies to ensure the sustainability of Wyoming's water resources in the face of observed anomalies.

Reservoirs & Dams