TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)
SUMMARY
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Warm Springs River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Warm Springs River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Warm Springs River, located in Oregon, is approximately 7.5 miles long and has a history of being a significant source of irrigation water for agricultural purposes. The river gets its water from several small tributaries that originate in the Cascade Mountains. The Warm Springs Dam, built in the 1930s, created the Lake Simtustus Reservoir, which provides irrigation water to the nearby Warm Springs Indian Reservation. The river is also home to the Pelton Round Butte Hydroelectric Project, which includes two dams and a reservoir. The project generates hydroelectric power for the surrounding communities and provides recreational opportunities such as fishing and boating. The river is also used for whitewater rafting and kayaking during the spring and summer months.
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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Warm Springs River Near Kahneeta Hot Springs
USGS 14097100 |
302 cfs | 1.25 ft | -3.21 |
History of the River
The Warm Springs River is a tributary of the Deschutes River in north-central Oregon in the United States. It flows generally southeast along the east side of the Cascade Range. The watershed is approximately between Mount Jefferson and Timothy Lake, and the northwestern and southwestern boundaries of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation coincide with the watershed. The headwaters are less than 1⁄4 mile (0.40 km) from the Wasco County–Clackamas County boundary (which follows the Cascade crest). The river flows generally eastward, with occasional diagonals southeast or northeast. It joins the Deschutes River at river mile 83.7 (134.7 km upstream from the mouth of the Deschutes).
Named tributaries of the river from source to mouth are Dry and Bunchgrass creeks followed by the South Fork Warm Springs River. Then come Badger, Mill, and Beaver creeks.
