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Chatfield Reservoir Floods By Six Feet, Swallowing Amenities

LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4) - Copter4 flew over Chatfield Reservoir on Wednesday where the water level is measuring six feet higher than normal.

The south boat ramp, swim beach and a number of picnic areas are closed to the public but the park and campground are still open.

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Chatfield Reservoir floodsing (credit: CBS)

Several days of heavy rain and even snow, have contributed to the rising waters.

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High water at Chatfield on May 21 (credit: CBS)
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Chatfield Swim Beach restrooms under five feet of water (credit: Mike Coulter)
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