Medicine Lodge
Watershed Hydrology
The Medicine Lodge Watershed (HUC 11060003) is located in southeastern Wyoming and northern Colorado, covering an area of approximately 1,610 square miles. The watershed is primarily fed by snowpack and provides important water resources for agriculture, municipalities, and industry. The watershed includes several reservoirs, including the Medicine Bow Storage Project and the Rob Roy Reservoir, which provide water storage for irrigation and municipal use. In recent years, the watershed has experienced varying snowpack levels, with some years experiencing above-average snowpack and others experiencing below-average snowpack. This variability can impact water availability and hydrology within the watershed. Additionally, the watershed experiences a semiarid climate, with low precipitation and high evapotranspiration rates. Overall, the Medicine Lodge Watershed is an important resource for water supply in the region and is impacted by a range of climatic and hydrological factors that can impact water availability and quality.