Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

In contrast to the reach upstream of this one, boating is possible nearly year around due to numerous springs that supplement the minimal flow released from the dams several miles upstream. For this reach check the USBR gauge Crooked River below Opal Springs. Preferred flows are above 1400 cfs but flows are generally always above 1000 cfs which is enough for a kayak. Check out the teacup diagram to determine the status of reservoirs upstream.

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
CROOKED RIVER BELOW OPAL SPRINGS, NEAR CULVER, OR
usgs-14087400 1400 - 5000 cfs III+(IV) 18h38m 1300 cfs (rc= -0.0 )

RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
1400 -5000 cfs barely runnable-high runnable III+(IV)

Report - Reports of Crooked 2. Crooked R. Ranch to Billy Chinook Reservoir and related gauges

Reports give the public a chance to report on river conditions throughout the country as well as log the history of a river.

Reports

When River/Gauge Subject Level Reporter
3y227d04h37m Crooked [OR] Hiking Out at Opal Springs n/a Thomas O'Keefe
3y233d04h37m Crooked [OR] Crooked River Arm of Billy Chinook n/a Thomas O'Keefe
4y160d04h37m Crooked [OR] Typical Drop 1270 CFS below Opal Thomas Chambers