Denver Reservoir Levels Drop Due to Low Snowpack
Denver Reservoir Levels Drop Due to Low Snowpack
US · Published Apr 8, 2026
• Lake Dillon, Denver Water's largest reservoir, is at 76% capacity due to low snowpack and warm weather.
• Low snowpack raises concerns about water availability for Denver and surrounding areas during the summer.
• Denver Water is implementing measures to mitigate the impact and encourages water conservation.
Low snowpack and warm weather impact reservoir
Lake Dillon, Denver Water's primary reservoir, is currently at 76% capacity because of a record-low snowpack in Colorado and unusually warm March weather.
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