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RIO CHAMA BELOW EL VADO DAM

Streamflow Almanac


USGS 08285500

Streamflow trends over the past year at Rio Chama Below El Vado Dam in an interactive calendar format. View seasonal patterns on the river and see how an evolving climate has affecting streamflow levels over the past year. Click on any day to see what the streamflow was for that day, or sign up for a free account to view data for the past 114,230 days. The streamflow average over the past 10 days was 224.5 cfs, with a day to day variation of about 188.7cfs.

Key Ratios & Stats

Last Updated 2026-08-24
Gauge Height 1.94 ft
Observed Discharge 108cfs
Since Yesterday -78%
24hr Forecast 701 cfs
Percent of Normal 19%
Seasonal Volatility 44%
Peak Discharge 4,380 cfs
Average Discharge 591 cfs
Minimum Discharge 18 cfs

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This tributary falls within the Rio Chama watershed, a child of the greater Rio Grande region.



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