Nibi Metrics
Real-time water levels, forecasts, and alerts for lakes and rivers across Canada and the US. Built on official government data.
Nibi Metrics turns raw gauge readings from official hydrometric networks into something a person standing on a dock can actually use: is the water high or low for today, which way is it moving, and how unusual is this? This page explains where every number on the platform comes from and what we do to it along the way.
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Canal NO 2 above Little Dam near Schurz Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Canal NO 2 above Little Dam near Schurz in NV, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NV, United States
- Watershed walker
- Primary gauge 10301742 (USGS)
About Canal NO 2 above Little Dam near Schurz
Canal NO 2 above Little Dam - A vital irrigation channel in the Walker watershed.
The Canal NO 2 above Little Dam near Schurz, Nevada, serves as an important irrigation artery within the Walker watershed. This channel is one of several key watercourses that manage the flow and distribution of water in a region characterized by arid conditions. Most notably, the arid Great Basin hydrology affects this area, where mountain snowmelt drives spring peaks for perennial rivers, while summer thunderstorms can lead to localized flash floods.
The watershed context
The Canal NO 2 channels water toward agricultural lands and plays a critical role in the broader Walker watershed. It connects with several nearby water bodies, such as the Walker River at various locations near Schurz. These relationships enhance water availability, crucial for local agricultural practices. Although the specific drainage area for this canal is not provided, its role in managing water resources underscores the importance of careful monitoring, particularly during seasonal shifts in precipitation and snowmelt.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring at the Canal NO 2 is conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which captures not just the water level, but also vital discharge measurements. This information is particularly important in arid regions where water supply can be scarce, and management practices must be informed by reliable data.
Today’s reading will provide invaluable context when compared with the median for this calendar day across the station’s historical record of over 31 years. Using this comparison helps gauge current conditions more accurately than a raw elevation figure, offering insights into trends and anomalies that can inform water usage strategies within the watershed.
How this page is built
Readings come from official government gauges and are rolled into daily records: the daily mean, high and low for every day on record. Each calendar day gets its own baseline from the full history, so the level you see is compared against what this specific date usually looks like rather than an annual average.
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