Jackson River Near Bacova, Va Realtime Data
JACKSON RIVER NEAR BACOVA, VA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
62
Discharge (cfs)
3.3
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 62 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.31 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 49 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by various tributaries and constituents including Back Creek, Dunlap Creek, and Potts Creek. It is also impacted by the Gathright Dam, which was built in 1982 to regulate water levels for hydroelectricity and recreation. The river experiences seasonal trends, with high flows in the spring due to snowmelt and lower flows in the summer and fall. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the Jackson River include its designation as a "trout stream" due to its abundant trout population, and its use for fishing, kayaking, and other recreational activities.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 1,721.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.31 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 61.6 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, °C | 21.7 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 97% |
| Year Over Year Average | 64 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 4,020 cfs |
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