Lake Meredith (Colorado)

Lake Meredith is a lake in Crowley County, Colorado, just south of Sugar City.

Lake Meredith
  • Lake Meredith Reservoir
  • Meredith Reservoir
The lake's dirt boat ramp
Lake Meredith is located in Colorado
Lake Meredith
Lake Meredith
Lake Meredith
LocationCrowley County, Colorado
Coordinates38°11′27″N 103°42′13″W / 38.19083°N 103.70361°W / 38.19083; -103.70361 [1]
Max. length4 mi (6.4 km)[2]
Max. width2 mi (3.2 km)[2]
Average depth6 ft (1.8 m)[3]
Water volume41,000 acre⋅ft (51,000,000 m3) [4]
Surface elevation1,297 m (4,255 ft)[1]
Websitehttps://crowleycounty.colorado.gov/lake-meredith

Sources differ on its name, with some calling it Lake Meredith,[1] Lake Meredith Reservoir,[5] or Meredith Reservoir.[3]

The lake is shallow, so the constant winds in the area make it turbid. The average depth is six feet.[3]

Recreation

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The lake is popular among jet skiers. Camping at the lake is free, but amenities are limited.[4] There is one dirt boat ramp and one jet ski ramp.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Lake Meredith". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ a b c ExploreSoutheastColorado.com. Ordway area lakes. Viewed: 2017-06-08.
  3. ^ a b c Ramsay, Jim. "Meredith Reservoir Fish Survey and Management Information" (PDF). Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
  4. ^ a b "Crowley County, Colorado: Lake Meredith". Colorado Official State Web Portal. State of Colorado. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
  5. ^ Hook and Bullet. Lake Meredith Reservoir Fishing near Ordway, Colorado. Viewed: 2017-06-08.