BARK RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 21, 2024
45.72, -87.27


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Bark River was last observed at 44 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 87 acre-ft of water today; about 43% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 102 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2020-01-20 when daily discharge volume was observed at 852 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Bark River Near Rome reporting a streamflow rate of 78.1 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Bark River At Nagawicka Road At Delafield with a gauge stage of 12.48 ft. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Bark River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 901 ft, the Bark River At Nagawicka Road At Delafield.

The Bark River is a 70-mile-long river that runs through Wisconsin, USA. It is a tributary of the Rock River, which eventually flows into the Mississippi River. The river's name comes from the bark of trees that was used to make canoes by Native Americans. The river has a rich history and was used for transportation and logging in the past. Today, the river is used for recreation and water supply. The river has several reservoirs and dams, including the Lower and Upper Nemahbin Lakes, Lower and Upper Nashotah Lakes, and the Lulu Lake Preserve. These reservoirs and dams are used for flood control and water supply. The river is also used for fishing and boating, while nearby agricultural land is irrigated using water from the river.

Last Updated 2024-12-12
Discharge Volume 87 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 44.0 cfs
-31.6 cfs (-41.8%)
Percent of Normal 43.16%
Maximum 851.7 cfs
2020-01-20
Seasonal Avg 102 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Bark River At Nagawicka Road At Delafield
USGS 05426067
15 cfs 12.48 ft -29.49
Bark River Near Rome
USGS 05426250
78 cfs 1.88 ft 172.13
History of the River

Bark River is an unincorporated community located in Delta County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in Bark River Township near the Bark River, from which it is named. It is situated on U.S. Highway 2 and U.S. Highway 41 about 13 miles west of Escanaba and just east of the Hannahville Indian Reservation.
Bark River is at latitude 45° 42' north and longitude 87° 18' west. The ZIP code is and the FIPS place code is 05400. The elevation is 744 feet above sea level. Nearby Bark River International Raceway has hosted national off-road racing events, most recently the TORC Series.

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