Dams and reservoirs

As its trial date in water court approaches, hundreds of pages of depositions obtained by Aspen Journalism reveal state engineers’ sticking points regarding a proposed reservoir project they oppose in northwest Colorado.

Despite emergency releases from upper basin reservoirs to prop up Lake Powell, levels are still projected to dip below a critical threshold.

Here’s what reservoir managers think about during storms, and how efforts to improve forecasting may soon be able to reduce flood damage

Managing how water moves from one side of the Continental Divide to the other requires cautious timing and accurate forecasting.

Officials say a solution to the water shortage on the Crystal River will probably include natural fixes before a dam and reservoir.

Experts say it will take a lot more than one snowy winter to refill the reservoir. 

The second-ever call on the Yampa River was lifted after water providers announced an Elkhead Reservoir water release to support irrigators and endangered fish.

The Colorado River Water Conservation District approved a request to partially fund the permitting costs for a dam and reservoir project in northwest Colorado.

Chuck Cullom discusses the Upper Basin's five-point plan, water cut-offs and who IS responsible for water losses.

This photo gallery features images shot during a Lighthawk flight to the Colorado River headwaters and surrounding areas. The flight began at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, proceeded...