Streamflow discharge was last observed at 512 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.20 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 932 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by various tributaries and has several dams, including the Schoolfield Dam and Dan River Steam Station Dam. Seasonal trends show higher flow rates in the spring and lower flow rates in the summer. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the Dan River include the presence of mussels that filter pollutants and a history of pollution from coal ash spills. College students studying hydrology or environmental science may find the Dan River at STP near Danville, VA streamgauge data useful for research and analysis.
| Elevation | 384.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.2 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 512.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 34% |
| Year Over Year Average | 1,530 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 47,800 cfs |
| Geolocation | 36.56, -79.37 |