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USGS Streamgage 09073005

Lincoln Creek below Grizzly Reservoir near Aspen, CO

Lincoln Creek below Grizzly Reservoir near Aspen, CO is USGS streamgage 09073005 in Colorado, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 14010004. It drains a watershed of about 15 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1980. Typical flow runs near 9 cfs in July and 2.5 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
Colorado
Drainage area
15 sq mi
Gauge elevation
10,490 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
14010004
Coordinates
39.08024, -106.61658
USGS site number
09073005
Records begin
1980-10-01 (46 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 46 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 0.2 2.6 4.8
February 0.2 2.6 4.2
March 0.1 2.4 4.1
April 0.2 2.5 4.3
May 0.2 2.5 6.1
June 0.4 5.9 205.7
July 0.8 9 115.4
August 0.9 10 37.7
September 1.2 9.8 23.7
October 0.3 2.9 11.9
November 0.1 2.3 4.5
December 0.2 2.6 4.7

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Lincoln Creek below Grizzly Reservoir near Aspen, CO normally run highest?
August, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 10 cfs, against 2.3 cfs in November, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Lincoln Creek below Grizzly Reservoir near Aspen, CO?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 2.6 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.2 and 4.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Lincoln Creek below Grizzly Reservoir near Aspen, CO been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09073005 begin in 1980, about 46 years, covering roughly 6,289 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Lincoln Creek below Grizzly Reservoir near Aspen, CO?
The gauge sits at 39.08024, -106.61658, in Colorado, in hydrologic subbasin 14010004, at an elevation of about 10,490 feet, draining roughly 15 square miles.
Can I use Lincoln Creek below Grizzly Reservoir near Aspen, CO 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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