Elkhead Reservoir

Elkhead Reservoir is located in northwest Colorado near the town of Craig. It was originally constructed by the Division of Wildlife on the Elkhead Creek, which is a major tributary of the Yampa River. A 205 sqmi river basin drains into the reservoir. It has a capacity of 25550 acre-feet. The dam was enlarged for two years ending in 2006. This enlargement cost $31 million and raised the height of the dam by 25 ft and of the pool by 20 ft. The reservoir is found at an elevation of 6355 ft.

The reservoir is part of Elkhead State Park.