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Watershed Hydrology

The Russian Watershed, also known as HUC 18010110, covers an area of approximately 32,000 square kilometers in north-central Idaho. The area is characterized by abundant surface water resources, including rivers, lakes, and wetlands, which are primarily fed by snowpack melting during the spring and summer. This snowpack is critical to the hydrology of the area, as it accounts for the majority of the annual water supply. The watershed is home to several reservoirs, including Dworshak Reservoir, which is the largest in Idaho by volume. The reservoirs are primarily used for hydroelectric power generation, flood control, and irrigation. Climate trends in the area have been impacted by global warming, with decreasing snowpack and earlier snowmelt. This has led to concerns about changes in water availability for agriculture and other uses, as well as increased risk of wildfires due to drier conditions. Despite these challenges, the Russian Watershed remains an important source of water and natural resources for the region.


Surface Flows

Russian Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Russian Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Russian Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Russian Watershed

Russian Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed