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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Cragin Dam Reservoir near Pine, AZ (blue Ridge) Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Cragin Dam Reservoir near Pine, AZ (blue Ridge) in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed middle little colorado
- Primary gauge 09398300 (USGS)
About Cragin Dam Reservoir near Pine, AZ (blue Ridge)
Cragin Dam Reservoir - A vital water source in the arid Arizona landscape.
Cragin Dam Reservoir, situated near Pine, Arizona, serves as an important water body within the Middle Little Colorado watershed. This reservoir plays a significant role in local water management, capturing runoff to support the region's ecology and hydrology.
## The watershed context The Middle Little Colorado watershed encompasses a variety of water bodies, with noteworthy peers including Jacks Canyon Creek, and stretches of the Little Colorado River at Holbrook and near Winslow. The reservoir has a drainage area of roughly 71.1 square miles, helping to regulate water levels and support local ecosystems. In the arid Southwest, the hydrology is characterized by summer monsoon thunderstorms, which can lead to sudden flash floods, as well as winter storm runoff and snowmelt from higher elevations. This sporadic flow contributes to the dynamism of the region's water systems.
## Why the data matters here Today's reading from the USGS at Cragin Dam Reservoir adds context to the ongoing water management challenges faced in Arizona. By comparing current elevation levels against the historical median for this calendar day, users can gain insights into seasonal variations and trends over nearly two decades of record-keeping. This understanding is crucial for farmers, anglers, and local residents who depend on reliable water resources. Monitoring these levels as they fluctuate helps inform users about availability and potential flooding risks, offering an essential snapshot of the reservoir's performance in an ever-changing landscape.
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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