Tag: Antero Reservoir
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Denver Water to drain Antero Reservoir amid one of Colorado’s worst snowpack years
HARTSEL • The Antero Reservoir isn’t empty yet. But it will be in about six weeks. Facing historically low runoff from this year’s drought-stricken snowpack, Denver Water expects to drain Antero Reservoir within the next six weeks to reduce evaporation losses and preserve water supplies. On May 1, Denver Water began releasing water from the…
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Major fishing impacts expected amid drought-induced transfer of water in Colorado
Amid the impending drainage of Antero Reservoir – a move by Denver Water that’s meant to save water from evaporation amid drought via the transfer of the water to Cheesman Reservoir in Sedalia – anglers can expect other Park County impacts, as well. According to a report from Eleven Mile and Spinney Mountain State Parks,…
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Denver Water to empty Antero Reservoir amid drought response
Denver Water will empty Antero Reservoir in the coming weeks, transferring its water to Cheesman Reservoir as part of the utility’s drought response, and will eventually close it to recreational activities. Antero Reservoir is located in Park County and sits at an elevation of approximately 8,900 feet. Because of its high altitude location, it loses…