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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Mittry Lake Diversion at Imperial Dam Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Mittry Lake Diversion at Imperial Dam in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed lower colorado 0107
- Primary gauge 09522400 (USGS)
About Mittry Lake Diversion at Imperial Dam
Mittry Lake Diversion at Imperial Dam - A critical flow point in the Lower Colorado watershed.
Mittry Lake Diversion plays a vital role in water management at Imperial Dam, Arizona, acting as an important gauge for water levels in the Lower Colorado watershed. This river segment serves both ecological and hydrological functions, supporting a range of local environments while also being a crucial point for water diversion and distribution in arid southwestern landscapes.
The watershed context
Set against the backdrop of the Lower Colorado watershed, Mittry Lake Diversion is influenced by the dynamic hydrology typical of arid regions. Summer monsoon thunderstorms can lead to rapid rises in water levels due to flash floods, while winter conditions often bring snowmelt from higher elevations that further contribute to varying water flows in the larger Colorado River system. The interplay of these elements significantly shapes the ecological character of the area, influencing the aquatic ecosystems and terrestrial environments connected to these waterways.
Nearby monitoring stations, such as the All-American Canal below Pilot Knob Wasteway and the Colorado River below Imperial Dam, indicate the diverse and interconnected nature of water flows in this region. Each gauge captures unique aspects of water levels and flows, providing a comprehensive understanding of how environmental factors impact water management.
Why the data matters here
The data coming from Mittry Lake Diversion at Imperial Dam is critical for various stakeholders, including farmers, local governments, and environmental scientists. Monitoring levels and discharge helps in managing water resources effectively in a region that can experience severe fluctuations due to both seasonal changes and extreme weather events.
Today’s reading from the USGS station shows the water level at Mittry Lake Diversion compared to the median for this date over the past 50 years, providing valuable context to assess current flows relative to historical norms. This approach is essential, as the median provides a benchmark against which fluctuations can be understood, offering insight into the potential impacts of ongoing changes in climate patterns and water usage.
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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