Dolores River at Bedrock Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

Know the flood categories.

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Action Stage

9.5 ft

Low-Water Impacts

5 ft

Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.

3 ft

Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant

What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.

7-Day Water Level Chart

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Apr 18, 1979	12.39 ft	8,520 cfs
Apr 29, 1973	12.09 ft	9,280 cfs
Apr 21, 1980	11.93 ft	8,700 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

09169500

NWS LID

DOBC2

River

Dolores River

County

Montrose, CO

Coordinates

38.3103°N, 108.8847°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Dolores River at Bedrock?

The Dolores River at Bedrock gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09169500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.

What is flood stage for Dolores River at Bedrock?

This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.

How do I get alerts when Dolores River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Dolores River at Bedrock to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.

Where is the Dolores River at Bedrock gauge located?

The gauge is located in Montrose County, Colorado at coordinates 38.3103°N, 108.8847°W. USGS site number: 09169500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of US Geological Service

Dolores River at Bedrock Water Level & Flood Stage.