How many real lakes are in Colorado?

How many lakes are there in Colorado? There are more than 4,000 lakes and reservoirs in Colorado. The largest that's completely in state is the Blue Mesa Reservoir.



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Most of Colorado contains few natural bodies of water, but Grand Mesa is a stunning exception. The largest flat-top mountain in the world, the Grand Mesa region of the state is home to over 300 lakes, many of which are natural bodies of water.

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Stretching all the way down to 1,645 feet deep, Lake Tahoe has beautiful crystal-clear waters at an elevation of 6,225 feet above sea level. Known for its phenomenal clarity, this ancient lake has the purest waters in North America, making this The Clearest Lake in the United States.

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Top 10 States with the Most Lakes
  • #1: Alaska Lakes (3,000,000) ...
  • #2: Wisconsin Lakes (15,000) ...
  • #3: Minnesota Lakes (11,842) ...
  • #4: Michigan Lakes (11,000) ...
  • #5: Washington Lakes (8,000) ...
  • #6: New York Lakes (7,600) ...
  • #7: Florida Lakes (7,500) ...
  • #8: Texas Lakes (6,700)


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Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada The water of this long-existent lake is the cleanest in North America, making it one of the cleanest lakes in the United States.

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Only one, Grand Lake, is natural. Farthest downstream is Granby Reservoir, which is Colorado's third largest, capable of holding 539,758 acre-feet of water during runoff of spring and early summer. This compares to Ruedi Reservoir's 102,373 acre-feet and Dillon's 257,304 acre-feet.

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The clearest lake in Colorado is Columbine Lake, located in the San Juan National Forest near Silverton. The lake is so clear due to its alpine location, meaning it has a short warm season so natural material such as algae does not grow well in the water.

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Grand Lake is Colorado's largest and deepest natural water body. The lake's beauty and proximity to the west entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park draw thousands of visitors annually.

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Blue Lakes in Colorado's San Juan Wilderness. In fact, these lakes are so blue because of the presence of something floating in the water. As the warmer months hit, glaciers melt, thus filling these pools with their water.

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11 Most Beautiful Lakes in the United States
  • Lake Willoughby, Vermont.
  • Lake George, New York.
  • Lake Santeetlah, North Carolina.
  • Yellowstone Lake, Wyoming.
  • Lake Superior, Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
  • Flathead Lake, Montana.
  • Crater Lake, Oregon.
  • Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada.


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At 1,943 feet (592 meters), Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and one of the deepest in the world. The depths were first explored thoroughly in 1886 by a party from the U.S. Geological Survey.

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11 Most Beautiful Lakes in the United States
  • Yellowstone Lake, Wyoming.
  • Lake Superior, Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
  • Flathead Lake, Montana.
  • Crater Lake, Oregon.
  • Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada.
  • Caddo Lake, Texas and Louisiana.
  • Mono Lake, California.
  • Echo Lake, New Hampshire.


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Lake Michigan, the third largest by surface area (22,300 square miles) and second largest by volume (1,180 cubic miles), is the only Great Lake located entirely within the United States.

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Key Points. Lake Mead has dropped by 70% due to droughts in the West and it will take many years to refill again, naturally. The reservoir is vitally important to millions of people as a source of water, electricity, and recreation.

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Under the Probable Maximum scenario, Lake Powell's physical elevation is projected to be 3,583.38 feet on December 31, 2023. With intervening flows between Lake Powell and Lake Mead of 1.35 maf in CY 2023, Lake Mead's physical elevation is projected to be 1,066.20 feet on December 31, 2023.

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