According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 14% of the state is currently experiencing some level of drought with 13% in the Moderate Drought category, and 15.4% of Colorado is Abnormally Dry. The map featured above shows the drought conditions on August 29.
As of August 28, cumulative precipitation in the Colorado River watershed was tracking at 100% of average and the South Platte River watershed was tracking at 93% of average.
Denver Water’s supply reservoir contents as of May 30 are represented in the table below.
| Reservoir | Percent Full: Current | Percent Full: Historical Median |
|---|---|---|
| Antero | 90% | 77% |
| Chatfield | 93% | 87% |
| Cheesman | 80% | 80% |
| Dillon | 76% | 88% |
| Eleven Mile | 101% | 102% |
| Gross | 49% | 64% |
| Marston | 84% | 67% |
| Ralston | 61% | 71% |
| Strontia Springs | 88% | 91% |
The district will continue to work with Denver Water on monitoring the watersheds and will provide updates to our customers through our website and social media channels.
