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 1000 - 3000 cfs 04h45m 36 cfs (rc= -0.5 )

RangeWater LevelComment
1000.0000-3000.0000 barely runnable-high runnable

Report - Reports of Dolores 03. Dove Creek Pump Station to Slickrock 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
Dolores03. Dove Creek Pump Station to Slickrock [CO] Lower Dolores River Canon n/a Nathan Fey
Dolores [CO] Dropping the final hole 1200 cfs will reeves
> 10 years Dolores [CO] Snaggletooth Rapid 1230 cfs Thomas O'Keefe