Wolford Mountain Reservoir
| Wolford Mountain Reservoir | |
|---|---|
 A view of the entrance to the recreation area, showing the reservoir, still frozen. | |
| Location | Grand County, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40°06′47″N 106°24′53″W / 40.11306°N 106.41472°WCoordinates: 40°06′47″N 106°24′53″W / 40.11306°N 106.41472°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Muddy Creek |
| Managing agency | Colorado River District |
| Surface area | 1,550 acres (630 ha) |
| Water volume | 66,000 acre·ft (81,000,000 m3) |
| Surface elevation | 2,257 m (7,405 ft) |
Wolford Mountain Reservoir is a reservoir in Grand County, Colorado.[1] The reservoir and associated dam are part of the Wolford Mountain Recreation Area, which is managed by the Colorado River District, a Colorado State agency. The reservoir dams Muddy Creek and is part of the Colorado River watershed. Construction of the reservoir was completed in 1996.[2]
Recreation area
The Wolford Mountain recreation area offers lake and stream fishing, boat rentals, boat ramps, picnic areas, and 48 campsites. The reservoir is stocked with trout and kokanee salmon.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ United States Geological Survey. Geographical Names Information System
- ↑ Colorado River District. Wolford Mountain Reservoir
- ↑ Colorado River District. Wolford Mountain Reservoir