Escanaba

Watershed Hydrology

The Escanaba watershed (HUC 04030110) encompasses approximately 1,744 square miles in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The watershed is characterized by a diverse hydrology that includes numerous streams and rivers, as well as several large lakes and reservoirs. Snowpack in the area is typically heavy, with an average snowfall of over 100 inches per year. The watershed is also home to a variety of surface water resources, including wetlands, streams, and lakes. Reservoir constituents in the area include fish species such as northern pike, walleye, and smallmouth bass. Interesting climatic facts and trends in the Escanaba watershed include the fact that the area is subject to frequent droughts, with drought conditions occurring in the region approximately once every five years. Additionally, the area has experienced a trend of increasing temperatures and precipitation in recent years.


Surface Flows

Escanaba Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Escanaba Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Escanaba Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Escanaba Watershed

Escanaba Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed