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Aurora Water fact sheets, reports and storage data

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Aurora Water Reservoir Summary – April 26, 2026

Storage

Active Capacity (a.f.)

Current Content (a.f.)

% full

Aurora Reservoir

31,064

29,160

94%

Quincy Reservoir

2,693

2,487

92%

Jefferson Lake

2,313

523

23%

Aurora Rampart Reservoir

1,238 

1,150

93%

Spinney Mountain Reservoir

53,651

26,532

49%

Shared Storage*

65,452

27,517

42%

 Total

156,411

87,369

56%

 

 

 * Aurora is in many reservoirs across Colorado. Since we move our water to meet many needs, this number represents Aurora’s water in these other reservoirs at this time. All numbers in this report should be considered to be an estimate or projection. Included in shared storage is Aurora's share in Homestake Reservoir, Turquoise Lake, Twin Lakes Reservoir, Pueblo Reservoir, Strontia Springs Reservoir and Lakes Meredith and Henry
Aurora Water is in the planning phase for a new reservoir — the Wild Horse Reservoir Project. This proposed reservoir would provide additional water storage — like a water savings account — that would ensure reliable water supply during droughts or system emergencies.

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