Ruedi Reservoir has reached its capacity. That means more water will be flowing down the Frying Pan River. Aspen Public Radio’s Carolyn Sackariason has the details.
There are only about 500 acre feet left of storage space in the reservoir and it’s rising at 168 acre feet each day. For perspective, one acre foot could sustain a family of four for a year.
Peter Soeth is with the bureau of reclamation. He says starting today the flow from the dam will increase to 170 cfs. He said it’s important to take heed of the higher water.
"We just want to let people know … the angling companies and all that, and people who like to go fishing along that river,” he said. “It’s a very popular stream and people need to be aware of what the releases are.”
Soeth said it’s up to Mother Nature on how long the increased flows will continue.
