Williams Fork Reservoir


Williams Fork Reservoir, located near the town of Parshall in Grand County, Colorado, is owned and operated by Denver Water. The reservoir impounds the Williams Fork of the Colorado River.

Geography

When the reservoir is full, its elevation is. With a shoreline, the reservoir's surface area is.

Williams Fork Dam and Power Plant

The Williams Fork Dam and Power Plant, completed in 1938 and expanded in 1959, provides electricity and water to the Western Slope or Denver metropolitan area in Colorado. It's a concrete dam, high and with a length of at its crest. The reservoir impounds about of water, and the power plant contains a 3,158-kilowatt generator.

Recreactional Activities

Water based activities include motor boating, fishing, ice fishing and wind surfing. The lake is stocked for fishing by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Tent, trailer and recreational vehicle camping and picnic sites are available.