Sugar

Watershed Hydrology

The Sugar Watershed, also known as HUC 07090004, covers approximately 560 square miles in Utah and Wyoming. It is part of the Green River Basin and is characterized by high mountains and steep slopes. The watershed is fed by snowpack and experiences a significant amount of snowfall each year. This snowpack acts as a natural reservoir, providing water to the streams and rivers that flow through the area. The watershed is also home to several reservoirs, including the Fontenelle Reservoir, which is used for irrigation and flood control. In recent years, the Sugar Watershed has experienced warmer temperatures, resulting in decreased snowpack and earlier snowmelt. This has led to changes in the hydrology of the watershed, including decreased streamflow and increased evaporation from reservoirs. Additionally, the watershed is prone to flash floods and mudslides during periods of heavy rainfall. Overall, the Sugar Watershed is an important source of water for both agricultural and urban areas, and its hydrology and climate are closely monitored by local and state agencies.


Surface Flows

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Snowpack Depths

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Dams & Reservoirs

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Groundwater Levels

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Sugar Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed