Lower Quinn

Watershed Hydrology

The Lower Quinn Watershed (HUC 16040202) covers an area of 1,148 square kilometers in northwest Colorado. The watershed is dominated by the Yampa River, which is fed by snowpack from the surrounding mountains. The snowpack is an important source of water for the watershed throughout the year. The surface water in the watershed is managed by several reservoirs, which are used for irrigation, drinking water supply, and recreation. The reservoirs are monitored for nutrients and sediment levels, which can affect water quality. The climate in the Lower Quinn Watershed is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The region has experienced a warming trend over the past few decades, leading to earlier snow melt and changes in streamflow patterns. These changes have implications for water availability and the health of the watershed's ecosystems.


Surface Flows

Lower Quinn Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Lower Quinn Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Lower Quinn Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Lower Quinn Watershed

Lower Quinn Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed