Rueter-Hess Reservoir, Protected water reservoir in Douglas County, Colorado.
The Rueter-Hess Reservoir spans across northeastern Douglas County, surrounded by sandstone cliffs and oak-filled valleys near the town of Parker.
The Parker Water and Sanitation District initiated the reservoir project in 1985 with water rights from Cherry Creek, completing construction in 2012 at a cost of 170 million dollars.
The reservoir serves as an educational center where visitors learn about water conservation, local geology, and wildlife management through guided programs and interpretive trails.
Visitors need advance reservations for recreational activities, which include fishing with artificial lures, paddling sports, and hiking from April through October.
The reservoir functions as both a water storage facility with a 75,000-acre-feet capacity and a regulated recreational area that protects the Denver Basin aquifer system.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 39.48889,-104.82500
Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:58
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