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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Salt River Blw Stewart Mountain Dam Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Salt River Blw Stewart Mountain Dam in AZ, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AZ, United States
- Watershed lower salt
- Primary gauge 09502000 (USGS)
About Salt River Blw Stewart Mountain Dam
Salt River Blw Stewart Mountain Dam - a dynamic artery of the arid southwest.
The Salt River flows beneath the Stewart Mountain Dam, capturing the transformative nature of Arizona's watercourses. This stretch of the river is part of the Lower Salt watershed, where the hydrology is marked by the stark contrasts of the arid southwest. The summer months often bring monsoon thunderstorms, resulting in sudden and intense flash floods that reshape the landscape. In winter, the snowmelt from higher elevations feeds into the river, creating a dynamic and seasonal rhythm that defines the region's water patterns.
The watershed context
Draining an area of approximately 6,232 square miles, the Salt River Blw Stewart Mountain Dam plays a significant role in the larger ecological framework of the Lower Salt watershed. This substantial catchment impacts water levels downstream, which can fluctuate markedly depending on seasonal weather events. This river segment is flanked by neighboring water bodies such as Fish Creek and the Salt River at Priest Drive, reinforcing the interconnectedness of the local hydrology.
The seasonal rhythm of the Salt River is dictated by both the summer monsoons, which can bring sudden deluges, and winter storms that provide a more steady flow as snowpack melts. During dry periods, many channels within the watershed may run dry, emphasizing the importance of these precipitation events in maintaining water levels.
Why the data matters here
Currently, real-time data from the USGS shows significant details about the conditions of the river below Stewart Mountain Dam. Today's reading, a critical metric for understanding the hydrological health of this segment, can be compared to the historical median for this date, allowing for an assessment of current conditions against a historical context, which often proves more insightful than absolute elevation figures alone.
With over 50 years of records, this gauge offers valuable information for understanding patterns of water flow and availability in this area. Monitoring this station helps inform local water management strategies, agricultural planning, and flood preparedness, all vital for the communities that depend on the Salt River.
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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