Low supply, low demand: Dillon Reservoir water level peaks early at 80% capacity with reduced demand from Front Range consumers

Low supply, low demand: Dillon Reservoir water level peaks early at 80% capacity with reduced demand from Front Range consumers

Water levels in the Dillon Reservoir have now peaked for the summer, having reached a maximum 80% capacity on June 17 before decreasing over the coming months.  It’s a 19.5% drop — as well as an earlier peak — compared to last year, when water levels reached 99.5% capacity on June 27, 2025.  “Last year, we were about 1,000 acre feet from full,” said Nathan Elder, Denver Water’s water supply manager. “This year will be about 50,000 acre feet from…