Rivermatics

USGS Streamgage 06479449

Lake Kampeska at Water Plant at Watertown, SD

Lake Kampeska at Water Plant at Watertown, SD is USGS streamgage 06479449, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 10170201. It drains a watershed of about 186 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2001.

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Gauge details

Drainage area
186 sq mi
Gauge elevation
1,740 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
10170201
Coordinates
44.91724, -97.18744
USGS site number
06479449
Records begin
2001-09-28 (25 years)

Common questions

How long has Lake Kampeska at Water Plant at Watertown, SD been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 06479449 begin in 2001, about 25 years, covering roughly 78 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Lake Kampeska at Water Plant at Watertown, SD?
The gauge sits at 44.91724, -97.18744, in hydrologic subbasin 10170201, at an elevation of about 1,740 feet, draining roughly 186 square miles.
Can I use Lake Kampeska at Water Plant at Watertown, SD 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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