Dillon Reservoir

Maps of the Reservoir

• Paddle Sports Map
• Power Boat Map

Reservoir Facts

• The Dillon Reservoir is owned and operated by Denver Water, and is their largest water storage facility.
• The Reservoir has a capacity of 257,304 acre ft. (1 acre ft. = 325,851 gal.), and the Dam has a storage capacity of 254, 036 acre ft.
• Construction of the Dam began in 1961 and was completed in 1963.
• The entire town of Dillon, Colorado, and a hydroelectric plant were relocated to build the dam.
• Proceeds from recreation stay in Summit County for the management of recreational activities on the reservoir.
• The current reservoir water level/elevation may be found on the Denver Water website in the third table titled “West Slope”.
• Learn more about the Reservoir from Denver Water.