Total streamflow across the
Eagle River
was last observed at
257
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
511
acre-ft of water today; about 104%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
247 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-07-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at
12,671 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Eagle River At Red Cliff
reporting a streamflow rate of 225 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Eagle River, with a gauge stage of
4.51 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Eagle River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 8,785 ft, the
Eagle River At Red Cliff.
Eagle River is a tributary of the Colorado River that flows for about 60 miles through central Colorado. The river was named by the Ute Indians, who observed eagles fishing in the river. Hydrologically, the river is classified as a snowmelt-dominated river, with peak flows occurring in late spring and early summer. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Eagle Park Reservoir and the Homestake Reservoir. These structures were built primarily for municipal and industrial water supply, as well as hydroelectric power generation. Recreational uses of the Eagle River include fishing, kayaking, and rafting, while agricultural uses include irrigation for crops such as hay and alfalfa. The river has a rich history, with early settlers using it for transportation and mining activities. Today, the Eagle River is an important natural resource for the region, providing a source of water for both human and environmental needs.
Last Updated | 2024-12-22 |
Discharge Volume | 511 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
257.4 cfs
+2.6 cfs (+1.02%) |
Percent of Normal | 104.15% |
Maximum |
12,671.0 cfs
2019-07-01 |
Seasonal Avg | 247 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eagle River At Red Cliff
USGS 09063000 |
225 cfs | 4.51 ft | 1873.68 | |||||
Eagle River Near Minturn
USGS 09064600 |
31 cfs | 3.5 ft | 3.38 | |||||
Eagle R Bl Wastewater Treatment Plant At Avon
USGS 09067020 |
63 cfs | 2.62 ft | 11.62 | |||||
Eagle River Below Gypsum
USGS 09070000 |
194 cfs | 4.31 ft | -2.02 |
The Eagle River is a stream, 8 miles (13 km) long, in the borough of Wrangell in the U.S. state of Alaska. Heading at Eagle Lake in the Coast Mountains, it flows northwest through part of the Tongass National Forest into Eagle Bay on the Bradfield Canal. Near the midpoint of its course, the river passes through Little Eagle Lake. On the shore opposite Eagle Bay and the Eagle River mouth, the Harding River enters Bradfield Canal.