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USGS Streamgage 10301755

Canal No 1 below Little Dam near Schurz, NV

Canal No 1 below Little Dam near Schurz, NV is USGS streamgage 10301755 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16050303. Discharge records at this site go back to 1995. Typical flow runs near 15.7 cfs in July and 4.4 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
Nevada
Gauge elevation
4,160 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16050303
Coordinates
39.01242, -118.86126
USGS site number
10301755
Records begin
1995-04-21 (31 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 31 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 0 0 0.1
February 0 0 0.1
March 0 0 0.1
April 0 4.4 20.8
May 0 11.5 39.8
June 0 14.8 35.9
July 0 15.7 38.1
August 0 16 37.1
September 0 2.1 28.1
October 0 0.1 14.4
November 0 0 0.2
December 0 0 0.2

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Canal No 1 below Little Dam near Schurz, NV normally run highest?
August, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 16 cfs, against 0 cfs in January, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Canal No 1 below Little Dam near Schurz, NV?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 0 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 0.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Canal No 1 below Little Dam near Schurz, NV been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10301755 begin in 1995, about 31 years, covering roughly 9,126 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Canal No 1 below Little Dam near Schurz, NV?
The gauge sits at 39.01242, -118.86126, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16050303, at an elevation of about 4,160 feet.
Can I use Canal No 1 below Little Dam near Schurz, NV 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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