The water is nearly gone at a Broomfield golf course reservoir that normally helps manage stormwater, support wildlife and shape the landscape around the fairways. Its sudden disappearance is giving residents a stark, local view of a drought that is now stressing water systems across the Front Range.
A Tuesday video from CBS Colorado documents the stormwater reservoir at a Broomfield golf course nearly disappearing as dry conditions continue.
Plaster Reservoir Serves More Than The Golf Course
The site is Plaster Reservoir, a feature of Broomfield’s Broadlands Golf Course and open-space system. According to Broomfield’s reservoir page, it provides stormwater detention, wildlife habitat, public trail corridors and aesthetic value for nearby residents and golfers.
That makes the shrinking basin more than a cosmetic change to the course. It sits within the Quail Creek drainage basin and is part of infrastructure designed to help manage runoff, while also supporting habitat and public open space.
Broomfield’s Reuse Water System Is Under Pressure
The reservoir’s decline comes as Broomfield’s separate non-potable water system faces its own strain. In a late-July update, the City and County of Broomfield said its drinking-water supply remained sufficient for normal use, but the reuse system was under significant stress because Great Western Reservoir had received record-low inflows while demand was near historical highs…