Chatfield Reservoir

The Chatfield Reservoir extends across 1,500 acres on the South Platte River, reaching depths of 154 feet with a capacity of 355,000 acre-feet of water.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed Chatfield Dam between 1967 and 1975 in response to devastating floods that occurred in Colorado during 1965.

The reservoir area houses 212 bird species, including bald eagles and white pelicans, making it a central location for wildlife observation in Colorado.

The water management facility maintains specific release rates of up to 8,400 cubic feet per second during high snow runoff periods to prevent downstream flooding.

Recent modifications under the Reallocation Project expanded the reservoir's storage capacity by 20,600 acre-feet, raising water levels by twelve feet.

Location: Colorado

GPS coordinates: 39.54721,-105.06500

Latest update: May 12, 2025 07:08