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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Gila Gravity Main Canal at Imperial Dam, AZ-CA Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Gila Gravity Main Canal at Imperial Dam, AZ-CA in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed lower colorado 0107
- Primary gauge 09522500 (USGS)
About Gila Gravity Main Canal at Imperial Dam, AZ-CA
Gila Gravity Main Canal at Imperial Dam, AZ-CA - A vital waterway in the desert landscape.
The Gila Gravity Main Canal flows through the arid landscape of Arizona and California, playing a crucial role in the hydrology of the Lower Colorado watershed. This canal channels water efficiently from the Colorado River, facilitating irrigation and water delivery in an area characterized by dry conditions, punctuated by intense summer monsoon thunderstorms and winter storms that contribute snowmelt. The region experiences a dynamic interplay between drought and flood, making the canal an essential resource for agriculture and water management.
The watershed context
The Gila Gravity Main Canal is part of the Lower Colorado watershed, a significant watershed driven by the Colorado River's flow. This watershed is home to several canals and diversions designed to manage water for agricultural and municipal uses. The Gila Gravity Main Canal supports various peers, including the All-American Canal and the Colorado River, both pivotal in supplying water across the Southwestern United States. While rivers and canals in this area can run dry between rain events, the system functions to capture and redistribute water strategically.
Why the data matters here
The US Geological Survey (USGS) operates the monitoring of the Gila Gravity Main Canal, providing essential data on water flow and the canal's discharge. This information is vital throughout the year, especially during the unpredictable monsoon season, where flash floods can occur rapidly, altering the water levels significantly.
Today's readings against the historical median for this calendar day show how current conditions compare to the long-term averages maintained by USGS. Such comparisons help assess the performance of this waterway in a landscape that is inherently variable, securing vital insights for users reliant on this irrigation supply. Understanding these fluctuations ensures better water management strategies, crucial for sustaining agriculture and rural communities in the region.
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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