Little Calumet River At Porter, Ind. Realtime Data

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 83 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.79 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 190 .

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The river is fed by several tributaries and is affected by several dams, including the Burns Waterway and the Indiana Dunes State Park Dam. Seasonal trends show that the river has higher flow rates in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall, and lower flow rates in the summer and fall. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the Little Calumet River include the presence of several endangered species, including the Indiana bat and the eastern sand darter, which rely on the river for habitat. Additionally, the river is used for recreational activities such as fishing and kayaking.