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 Little Bear River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Little Bear River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Little Bear River is a 20-mile long tributary of the Bear River in Utah. It rises in the Wasatch Mountains and flows through Cache Valley before joining the Bear River. The river has a long history of use by Native American tribes and early settlers. The Little Bear River has several reservoirs and dams, including the Cutler Dam, which was built in 1928 and provides irrigation water to the Cache Valley. The river has also been used for recreational purposes, including fishing and canoeing. There are several parks along the river, including the Hyrum State Park and the Benson Marina. The Little Bear River watershed is an important source of water for agricultural purposes, including dairy farming, and provides habitat for a variety of fish and wildlife species.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Little Bear River At Paradise
USGS 10105900 |
43 cfs | 4.88 ft | 0 |
History of the River
The Little Bear River is a 36.4-mile-long (58.6 km) tributary of the Bear River in northern Utah in the United States. It rises in the mountains east of Brigham City, where three forks (West, South, and East) join at Avon, then flows north to Paradise. At Paradise it spills out into the broad flats of Cache Valley, passing north by Hyrum, where it is impounded by the Hyrum Reservoir, then meandering generally west by Wellsville. It meanders north again, receiving the Logan River in the Cutler Marsh, and eventually draining into the Bear River, although the junction is now submerged by the Cutler Reservoir.