-28.53 cfs (-15.29%) since yesterday
34.03% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Maple River
was last observed at
158
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
314
acre-ft of water today; about 34%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
465 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-03-14 when daily discharge volume was observed at
18,300 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Maple River At Maple Rapids
reporting a streamflow rate of 67 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Maple River Bl Mapleton
with a gauge stage of 8.67 ft.
This river is monitored from 7 different streamgauging stations along the Maple River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,371 ft, the
Maple R At Nd-Sd State Line.
Last Updated
2023-09-21
Streamflow
158.09 cfs
Percent of Normal
34.03%
Maximum
18,300.0 cfs
2019-03-14
About the maple river
The Maple River is a 50-mile-long river in North Dakota that originates near Anamoose and flows into the Sheyenne River in Cass County. Its name comes from the abundance of sugar maple trees that used to grow along its banks. In the early 1900s, the Maple River was used for transportation and irrigation by local farmers. Today, the river is primarily used for recreation, including fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The Maple River has several reservoirs throughout its length, including the Carpenter, Lake Juanita, and Baldhill reservoirs. The Carpenter Dam was built in 1928 and is used to regulate water levels and generate hydroelectric power. The Baldhill Dam was built in 1950 and is used for flood control. The Maple River is also used for irrigation, with several irrigation canals diverting water for agricultural use.