Dolores River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Dolores River Levels

May 4 2024

3,130 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
+78.0 cfs (+5.2%) since yesterday
38.99% of normal Very Low

Total streamflow across the Dolores River was last observed at 1,578 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 3,130 acre-ft of water today; about 39% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 4,047 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2023-05-19 when daily discharge volume was observed at 33,680 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Dolores River At Dolores reporting a streamflow rate of 608 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Dolores River Near Cisco with a gauge stage of 7.9 ft. This river is monitored from 7 different streamgauging stations along the Dolores River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 8,421 ft, the Dolores River Below Rico.

Last Updated 2024-05-03
Streamflow 1,578.0 cfs
Percent of Normal 38.99%
Maximum 33,680.0 cfs
2023-05-19

About the dolores river


The Dolores River is a tributary of the Colorado River, located in southwestern Colorado, United States. The river is approximately 250 miles long and has a drainage area of about 4,000 square miles. The river was historically used by the Ancestral Puebloans and later by Spanish explorers. The Dolores River has several reservoirs and dams, including the McPhee Dam and Reservoir which provides water for agricultural use in the area. The river also has significant recreational use, including rafting and fishing. The Dolores River is known for its scenic beauty and is an important habitat for wildlife, including several species of fish and birds. The river has faced environmental threats from oil and gas development, along with drought and climate change.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Dolores River Below Rico
USGS 09165000
203 cfs 2.48 ft 18.02
Dolores River At Dolores
USGS 09166500
608 cfs 3.82 ft 9.75
Dolores River Near Slick Rock
USGS 09168730
49 cfs 4.01 ft -4.83
Dolores River At Bedrock
USGS 09169500
57 cfs 1.57 ft -13.94
Dolores River Near Bedrock
USGS 09171100
70 cfs 2.87 ft -11.99
Dolores River Near Gateway
USGS 09179450
370 cfs 7.58 ft -0.8
Dolores River Near Cisco
USGS 09180000
397 cfs 7.9 ft -1

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