Friday, February 25, 2011

Background: Willow Creek Reservoir


Willow Creek Reservoir captures runoff within the Willow Creek Basin. The water from Willow Creek, a tributary of the Colorado River, is pumped to Lake Granby for delivery through the Colorado-Big Thompson Project.

Willow Creek Reservoir and its dam, pump plant and supply canal were built between 1951 and 1953.

The pump plant at Willow Creek lifts water 175 feet to the Willow Creek Supply Canal, where it flows 1/4 mile into Lake Granby.