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Kiowa Creek Watershed Q-51 Reservoir

Reservoir

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 2 ft³/s over 86 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 06712000, as of Aug 23, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 2 ft³/s over 86 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
2 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.52 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 2 ft³/s over 86 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Colorado yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHERRY CREEK NEAR FRANKTOWN, CO. (18.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Kiowa Creek Watershed Q-51 Reservoir

H: 86° L: 60°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
62°
|
Feels like 52°
Precipitation
70%
Humidity
73%
Wind
18 mph
UV Index
0.1
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🏄Good for surfing/sailing🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light rain shower
65°
3 AM
Overcast
64°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
61°
9 AM
Overcast
73°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
82°
3 PM
Cloudy
86°
6 PM
Light drizzle
63°
9 PM
Overcast
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kiowa Creek Watershed Q-51 Reservoir?
Kiowa Creek Watershed Q-51 Reservoir is a reservoir in Colorado.
Can you swim at Kiowa Creek Watershed Q-51 Reservoir?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Kiowa Creek Watershed Q-51 Reservoir have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Kiowa Creek Watershed Q-51 Reservoir include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby