charlieo
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Does anyone know the temperature of the water at Kingfisher pond in Chatfield park?
Temperature of Kingfisher pond
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Looking at the log book...
At the beginning of May it was 50F at depth. At the beginning of July 70-74F, depending on depth. Probably a little cooler at the bottom, ~30ft.
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At the beginning of May it was 50F at depth. At the beginning of July 70-74F, depending on depth. Probably a little cooler at the bottom, ~30ft.
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charlieo
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Oops, I should have said "in March"
The ice should be thawing in March. 
Need a dive buddy? I'm open this week and would love to scuttle around in the mud.
g
Need a dive buddy? I'm open this week and would love to scuttle around in the mud.
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charlieo
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The ice has been gone for about two weeks now. I can't find in my log what the temperature is in mid to late March. 50 degrees is about my limit to enjoy a dive. We may have to wait until April.
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charlieo
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For those with the itch, the temperature was 46 last Sunday.
I wonder if the temperatures in Kingfisher will be significantly different from the gravel ponds where we dive. The former is fed from the South Platte. The latter is more isolated.
The gravel ponds are across the road from Kingfisher. I know, we generically call them both Kingfisher, but that's not entirely accurate. see:
http://parks.state.co.us/SiteCollectionImages/parks/Parks/Chatfield/ChatfieldAreaMap.pdf
The gravel ponds are across the road from Kingfisher. I know, we generically call them both Kingfisher, but that's not entirely accurate. see:
http://parks.state.co.us/SiteCollectionImages/parks/Parks/Chatfield/ChatfieldAreaMap.pdf
Oi!
Perhaps I've been thinking that the gravel ponds are actually Kingfisher.
Regarding the temp, my guess is that there is a still a strong thermocline and the deeper parts may be 39.2F for some time to come. It would still be a fun dive... I'm game, any weekend.
Perhaps I've been thinking that the gravel ponds are actually Kingfisher.
Regarding the temp, my guess is that there is a still a strong thermocline and the deeper parts may be 39.2F for some time to come. It would still be a fun dive... I'm game, any weekend.
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charlieo
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g2,
You're right, the gravel ponds where the local shops conduct classes is Kingfisher pond. I didn't actually dive to get the temperature, I asked the fire department guys who were there conducting some training. I never ran into a thermocline there. The pond is only about 22 ft deep.
You're right, the gravel ponds where the local shops conduct classes is Kingfisher pond. I didn't actually dive to get the temperature, I asked the fire department guys who were there conducting some training. I never ran into a thermocline there. The pond is only about 22 ft deep.
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