Ruedi Reservoir, Protected reservoir in White River National Forest, Colorado, United States
Ruedi Reservoir spans 997 acres across Pitkin and Eagle counties, storing 102,000 acre-feet of water at an elevation of 7,772 feet.
The United States Bureau of Reclamation built the Ruedi Dam between 1964 and 1968 to manage water resources on the western side of the Continental Divide.
The reservoir takes its name from John Ruedi, a Swiss immigrant who established a settlement in the Fryingpan River Valley during the silver mining period.
The reservoir permits various water activities from March to October, including motorized boats, sailboats, paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes with mandatory boat inspections.
A hydroelectric power plant at the base of the dam generates 5 megawatts of electricity, supplying power to the City of Aspen since 1985.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 39.36310,-106.78500
Latest update: March 20, 2025 09:29
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