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USGS Streamgage 11295230

Beaver Creek below Diversion Dam near Arnold, CA

Beaver Creek below Diversion Dam near Arnold, CA is USGS streamgage 11295230 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18040010. It drains a watershed of about 29 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1990. Typical flow runs near 8.5 cfs in July and 20 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
29 sq mi
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18040010
Coordinates
38.23297, -120.28047
USGS site number
11295230
Records begin
1990-02-01 (36 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 36 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 8 19.1 101.1
February 13.4 19.9 80.8
March 18.2 20 82
April 18.3 20 115
May 15.4 20 174.2
June 6.3 17.3 40.4
July 4 8.5 19.8
August 2.3 4.9 14.8
September 2.2 4.5 10.8
October 2.7 5.9 13
November 4.6 8.8 18.2
December 5.9 13.2 47.2

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Beaver Creek below Diversion Dam near Arnold, CA normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 20 cfs, against 4.5 cfs in September, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Beaver Creek below Diversion Dam near Arnold, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 19.1 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 8 and 101.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Beaver Creek below Diversion Dam near Arnold, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11295230 begin in 1990, about 36 years, covering roughly 8,821 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Beaver Creek below Diversion Dam near Arnold, CA?
The gauge sits at 38.23297, -120.28047, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18040010, draining roughly 29 square miles.
Can I use Beaver Creek below Diversion Dam near Arnold, CA data for flood or safety decisions?
No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.

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