DUGDEMONA RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
January 15, 2025
32.48, -92.81


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Dugdemona River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Dugdemona River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

The Dugdemona River is a tributary of the Red River, located in Louisiana and Texas. It flows for 113 miles and has a watershed area of approximately 1,500 square miles. Historically, the river was used for transportation and logging. Three major reservoirs have been built along the river, including the Castor Lake, Black Lake, and Clear Lake Reservoirs, which are used for flood control, water supply, and recreation. Black Lake is also a popular fishing destination. The river and its tributaries are used for agricultural purposes, including cattle grazing and timber production. The hydrology of the river has been affected by human activities, including logging and the construction of dams. Despite this, efforts have been made to preserve and restore the natural habitat along the river.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Dugdemona River Near Joyce
USGS 07372050
3130 cfs 17.48 ft 4.39
History of the River

The Dugdemona River (pronounced dug-duh-mona) is a 129-mile-long (208 km) tributary of the Little River in north-central Louisiana in the United States. Via the Little, Ouachita and Red rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River.
The Dugdemona River rises west of Simsboro in western Lincoln Parish, and flows generally southeastwardly through Bienville, Jackson, Winn and Grant parishes, through a portion of the Kisatchie National Forest. It joins Castor Creek to form the Little River about 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of Georgetown. A short tributary known as the Little Dugdemona River flows southwestwardly through Jackson and Bienville parishes.

       

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