Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

Recommended minimum flows are 200 cfs for canoes/kayaks/inflatables, 800 cfs for small rafts to 14 ft., 1000 cfs for large rafts to 18 ft. Flow information hotline 970.565.7562. River users can expect approximately 19 days with flows of 2000 cfs which is ideal for this section. In some years there are no boatable flows. Check with the Dolores Water Conservancy District for information on the timing of spring releases.

Gauge Information

Name Range Updated Level
DOLORES RIVER AT BEDROCK, CO
usgs-09169500 800 - 5000 cfs 02h32m 33 cfs (rc= -0.2 )

RangeWater LevelComment
800.0000-5000.0000 barely runnable-high runnable

Report - Reports of Dolores 02. Bradfield Launch (McPhee Reservoir) to Dove Creek Pump Station 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
Dolores02. Bradfield Launch (McPhee Reservoir) to Dove Creek Pump Station [CO] Snaggletooth 4600 Nathan Fey
Dolores [CO] Dolores day one 1600 cfs will reeves
> 10 years Dolores [CO] Dolores River Putin n/a Craig Irwin
> 10 years Dolores River [CO] Dolores River 1380 cfs Thomas O'Keefe