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The Williams Fork Dam and Power Plant, completed in 1938 and expanded in 1959, [2] provides electricity and water to the Western Slope or Denver metropolitan area in Colorado. It's a concrete dam, 217 feet (66 m) high and with a length of 600 feet (180 m) at its crest.
Fishing was reported to be the 5th most popular outdoor activity and 110, 511 fishing and hunting combination licenses were sold. [2] Ice fishing makes up part of this total fishing revenue and is a common annual sport for Colorado residents and out-of-state visitors. There is no legal definition of ice fishing season.
The Williams Fork is a tributary of the Colorado River, approximately 33.8 miles (54.4 km) long, [2] in north central Colorado in the United States. It flows through Grand County between the valleys of the Fraser River and the Blue River .
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The reservoir is stocked with fish, so fishing is popular there, and a boat ramp is available. Standup paddleboarding is popular at the lake. There are also several hiking trails in the area. [4] The reservoir is a stop on the Colorado Birding Trail.
The second transmountain diversion was completed under Jones Pass in 1939 to divert water from the Williams Fork. [62] Today it is known as the Gumlick Tunnel and it continues to direct its water into Clear Creek. [63] As part the tunnel project the Williams Fork Reservoir was built to store water for downstream calls. It was completed in 1938.
The North Fork Reservoir, north of Black Mountain in eastern Buncombe County, is treating a little over 20 million gallons a day, according to Clay Chandler, a spokesman for the Asheville Water ...
The reservoir has experienced extremely high turbidity levels due to damages from the storm. Many local businesses remain closed as a result. Asheville water quality improvements ongoing after ...