In Jefferson County, the Strontia Springs Reservoir is already full — and the water is spilling over the top of the dam.
LITTLETON, Colo. — Strontia Springs reservoir in Waterton Canyon is spilling over its dam for the first time in five years. The water is falling about 290 feet straight down into the South Platter River below, where it will make its way to Chatfield reservoir and then on to Denver Water treatment plants.
We’ll Strontia Springs reservoir is spilling over the dam big time and I got a pretty close look at it today with Denver WaterDenver Water said there are three reasons for this year's spill, and it starts with a snowy winter. The snowpack in the mountains that feeds the reservoir peaked right at 100% of average.
The increased streamflow in the South Platte just below the dam is not expected to cause any flooding issues, but it is closed to fishing during the high water.
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