Middle Sevier

Watershed Hydrology

The Middle Sevier Watershed covers an area of approximately 2,500 square miles in central Utah, draining into the Sevier River. The hydrology of the watershed is characterized by low to moderate streamflows, with the highest flows occurring during the spring snowmelt. The snowpack in the watershed is typically deepest in February and March, and provides a critical source of water for agriculture and municipal use downstream. Surface water in the watershed is used for irrigation, recreation, and domestic purposes. The watershed contains several reservoirs, which are used for water storage, flood control, and hydropower generation. Interesting climatic trends in the area include increasing temperatures and decreasing snowpack, which are believed to be linked to climate change. The ongoing drought in the region has also impacted water availability in the watershed, highlighting the need for sustainable water management practices.


Surface Flows

Middle Sevier Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Middle Sevier Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Middle Sevier Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Middle Sevier Watershed

Middle Sevier Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed