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USGS Streamgage 11315000

Cole C near Salt Springs Dam, CA

Cole C near Salt Springs Dam, CA is USGS streamgage 11315000 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18040012. It drains a watershed of about 21 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1927. Typical flow runs near 3.7 cfs in July and 129.6 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
21 sq mi
Gauge elevation
5,920 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18040012
Coordinates
38.51908, -120.21269
USGS site number
11315000
Records begin
1927-10-01 (99 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 98 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 2.6 18.6 73.1
February 8.3 27.9 74.4
March 21.2 50.5 125.9
April 52.9 129.6 265.7
May 70.9 204.1 471.6
June 10 86.1 337.6
July 0.5 3.7 47
August 0.1 0.3 1.8
September 0.1 0.1 0.7
October 0.1 0.2 6
November 0.2 2.7 37
December 0.7 11.4 61.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Cole C near Salt Springs Dam, CA normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 204.1 cfs, against 0.1 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 Cole C near Salt Springs Dam, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 18.6 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 2.6 and 73.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Cole C near Salt Springs Dam, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11315000 begin in 1927, about 99 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 Cole C near Salt Springs Dam, CA?
The gauge sits at 38.51908, -120.21269, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18040012, at an elevation of about 5,920 feet, draining roughly 21 square miles.
Can I use Cole C near Salt Springs Dam, 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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