Meren en stuwmeren in Colorado

Scenic Lakes and Reservoirs

Colorado's diverse landscape is home to essential water bodies ranging from the high-altitude Dillon Reservoir in Summit County to the expansive McPhee Reservoir in the southwest. This collection features Barker Reservoir near Nederland, a key Front Range water source, and Lake Nighthorse near Durango, created by the 270-foot-high Ridges Basin Dam. These sites serve critical roles in the state's water management while providing recreational access to the Blue River and the plains of Crowley County near Lake Meredith. Each location offers distinct mountain or prairie vistas across the Centennial State.

Scenic Lakes and Reservoirs — Kaart

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Dillon Reservoir

Dillon Reservoir, sometimes referred to as Lake Dillon, is a large fresh water reservoir located in Summit County, Colorado, United States,…

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Green Mountain Reservoir

Green Mountain Reservoir lies at the northern end of Summit County, Colorado along the Blue River.

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Barker Reservoir

Barker Reservoir is a water supply reservoir in the Colorado Front Range located near the town of Nederland, Colorado in southwestern…

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McPhee Reservoir

McPhee Reservoir is located in Montezuma County, Colorado, United States.

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Lake Nighthorse

Lake Nighthorse is a reservoir created by the 270 feet high Ridges Basin Dam southwest of Durango in La Plata County Colorado.

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Lake Meredith

Lake Meredith is a lake in Crowley County, Colorado, just south of Sugar City.