GASCONADE RIVER

GASCONADE RIVER

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Total streamflow across the Gasconade River was last observed at 2,562 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 5,082 acre-ft of water today; about 88% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,916 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2015-12-30 when daily discharge volume was observed at 282,000 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain reporting a streamflow rate of 1,220 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Gasconade River, with a gauge stage of 2.87 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Gasconade River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 845 ft, the Gasconade River Near Hazelgreen.

The Gasconade River is a 280-mile-long river in central Missouri, USA. It was named after the Gasconade people who originally lived in the area. The river is a popular destination for fishing, canoeing, and camping. The hydrology of the Gasconade River is characterized by seasonal variations in flow, with high levels during spring and summer due to snowmelt and precipitation. The river has four main reservoirs/dams: Bagnell Dam, Harry S. Truman Dam, Pomme de Terre Dam, and Lake of the Ozarks Dam. These dams provide flood control, power generation, and recreational opportunities. The Gasconade River watershed is also an important agricultural area, with corn, soybeans, and livestock being the primary agricultural products.

July 26, 2024

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Last Updated 2024-07-26
Discharge Volume 5,082 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 2,562.0 cfs
-170.0 cfs (-6.22%)
Percent of Normal 87.88%
Maximum 282,000.0 cfs
2015-12-30
Seasonal Avg 2,916 cfs
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Gasconade River Near Hazelgreen
USGS 06928000
332 cfs 1.53 ft -8.29
Gasconade River At Jerome
USGS 06933500
1010 cfs 2.08 ft -4.72
Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain
USGS 06934000
1220 cfs 2.87 ft -6.87

Regional Streamflow

5890

Cubic Feet Per Second

428

Cubic Feet Per Second

1290

Cubic Feet Per Second

8

Cubic Feet Per Second

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Historical River Levels

The Gasconade River is about 280 miles (450 km) long and is located in central and south-central Missouri in the United States.The Gasconade River begins in the Ozarks southeast of Hartville in Wright County and flows generally north-northeastwardly through Wright, Laclede, Pulaski, Phelps, Maries, Osage and Gasconade counties, through portions of the Mark Twain National Forest. It flows into the Missouri River near the town of Gasconade in Gasconade County.



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