Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Arikaree River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Arikaree River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Arikaree River is a small tributary of the Republican River that flows through eastern Colorado and western Kansas. The river is approximately 156 miles long and has a drainage area of approximately 1,538 square miles. The river has a long history of being used for irrigation and agriculture, with several reservoirs and dams constructed along its course to provide water for irrigation. Some of the major reservoirs on the river include Bonny Reservoir, Tamarack Arroyo, and Upper Tamarack Arroyo. Additionally, the river supports recreational activities like fishing, camping, and boating, and is home to a variety of fish species including the rainbow trout, brown trout, and smallmouth bass. Despite its small size, the Arikaree River is an important resource for both agricultural and recreational purposes in the region.
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Arikaree River At Haigler
USGS 06821500 |
0 cfs | 5.67 ft | None |
The Arikaree River is a 156-mile-long (251 km) river in the central Great Plains of North America. It lies mostly in the American state of Colorado, draining land between the North and South Forks of the Republican River, and it flows into the North Fork in Nebraska after flowing a short distance through Kansas. It is a designated area within the Colorado Natural Areas Program to protect native and uncommon species that may be endangered or threatened.