+5.1 cfs (+3.22%) since yesterday
78.81% of Normal
•
2 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Encampment River
was last observed at
164
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
324
acre-ft of water today; about 79%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
208 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2011-06-17 when daily discharge volume was observed at
6,040 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Encampment River At Mouth
reporting a streamflow rate of 321 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Encampment River, with a gauge stage of
2.79 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Encampment River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 8,293 ft, the
Encampment River Ab Hog Park Cr.
Last Updated
2024-04-08
Streamflow
163.6 cfs
Percent of Normal
78.81%
Maximum
6,040.0 cfs
2011-06-17
About the encampment river
The Encampment River is a 42-mile-long tributary of the North Platte River in southern Wyoming and northern Colorado. It was named by French fur trappers who used the area for winter camps. The river flows through a canyon and has a steep gradient, making it popular for kayaking and rafting. It is also used for irrigation of farmland in the area. The river is fed by several reservoirs and dams, including the Hog Park Reservoir, which was constructed in the 1950s for hydroelectric power generation. The Encampment River also flows through the Encampment River Wilderness, which was established in 1984 and covers over 15,000 acres. The wilderness area is home to a variety of wildlife, including elk, black bears, and mountain lions.
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