Big Creek At Upper Station, Near Collbran, Co. Realtime Data

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 7 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.43 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 6 .

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The flow is largely dependent on snowmelt from nearby peaks, with peak flows occurring in late spring or early summer. There are no major dams on the Big Creek, although there are several smaller diversions for irrigation purposes. The Big Creek watershed is home to a variety of wildlife, including bighorn sheep and black bears. Interestingly, the Big Creek area was once a site for silver mining in the late 1800s, but now serves as a recreational area for hiking and fishing.