All Summit and Wasatch County reservoirs now close to or at capacity

Jordanelle Reservoir. Photo: TownLift // Rayne Moynahan

PARK CITY, Utah — After record-breaking snowfall this winter, local reservoirs are responding in kind.

According to the Division of Water Resources, reservoirs throughout the state are at an average of 50% capacity, up from 36% in June 2022. However, in Summit and Wasatch Counties, all reservoirs are now either near or at capacity following a below median year in 2022.

Jordanelle Reservoir 

Jordanelle Reservoir saw the most dramatic water level increase locally. The water body is currently at 100% capacity, but at this same time last year it was at only 69% capacity.

Rockport Reservoir

Rockport Reservoir currently sits over capacity at 101%. At this same time last year, the reservoir was at 96% capacity.

Echo Reservoir

Echo Reservoir is currently at 98% capacity. At this same time last year, the reservoir was at 81% capacity.

Deer Creek Reservoir

Deer Creek Reservoir is currently almost full at 99% capacity. At this same time last year, the reservoir sat at 83% capacity.

Strawberry Reservoir

Strawberry Reservoir is currently at 89% capacity. At this same time last year, the reservoir was at 79% capacity.