Summary
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Quashnet River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Quashnet River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Quashnet River At Waquoit Village
USGS 011058837 |
12 cfs | 2.02 ft | -1.67 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
Historically, the river was used by the Wampanoag Native Americans and later served as a source of power for mills in the 18th and 19th centuries. The river is fed by several small streams and flows into the Mashpee-Wakeby Pond. The river's hydrology is impacted by two reservoirs: the Santuit Pond and the Mashpee-Wakeby Pond, both of which have dams. The Santuit Pond Dam was built in the 1800s and is used as a source of hydroelectric power. The Mashpee-Wakeby Pond Dam was constructed in the early 1900s for water supply and flood control. The river is used for recreational activities like fishing and kayaking, and it supports local agriculture by providing irrigation water to cranberry bogs.