Rio Grande Reservoir Operations

FOR THE MOST CURRENT RIO GRANDE RESERVOIR AND RIO GRANDE RIVER INFORMATION VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINKS:
Colorado Division of Water Resources:
Colorado SNOTEL Report:
https://wcc.sc.egov.usda.gov/reports/UpdateReport.html;jsessionid=gkcNAP952pY4n8GnIMs_GXzlJodwfeh_PHOTQFCZ.nrcsprd0383?report=Colorado
October 6, 2025
Today's release is passing inflow to the reservoir and releasing CPW / Subdistrict stored water to the Rio Grande. Flow target is 110-120.0cfs a the 30 Mile Gage.
Mission: The Division of Water Resources (DWR) will administer the waters of the State to maximize lawful beneficial use, ensure that dams and water wells are properly constructed and safe, and provide information about water resources to the public. For further information about reservoir operations contact the DWR Division 3 Office in Alamosa at 719-589-6683.