Mittry Lake Diversion at Imperial Dam water level
River gauge, Mittry Lake Diversion, Arizona, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 10.2 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Mittry Lake Diversion at Imperial Dam: the gauge reads 8.52 ft, below normal for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 8.50 ft – 8.54 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gila Gravity Main Canal at Imperial DamCanal gauge, Gila Gravity Main Canal | 1,010 cfs | Normal | +507 cfs | 0.7 mi |
| Colorado River below Imperial DamRiver gauge, Colorado River | 247 cfs | Normal | −12.0 cfs | 1.0 mi |
| All-American Canal near Imperial DamCanal gauge, All-American Canal | 5,130 cfs | Normal | +2,370 cfs | 1.3 mi |
| Reservation Main Canal near YumaCanal gauge, Reservation Main Canal | 139 cfs | Very high | −8.0 cfs | 5.3 mi |
| Colorado River below Laguna DamRiver gauge, Colorado River | 371 cfs | Normal | −9.0 cfs | 5.6 mi |
| North Gila Main Canal near YumaCanal gauge, North Gila Main Canal | 41.3 cfs | Low | −28.9 cfs | 5.6 mi |
| Gila River near DomeRiver gauge, Gila River | 14.65 ft | Below flood stage | +0.08 ft | 8 mi |
| Yaqui Canal near YumaCanal gauge, Yaqui Canal | 29.0 cfs | High | +27.0 cfs | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Mittry Lake Diversion at Imperial Dam today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 PM MST, the water level was 8.52 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Mittry Lake Diversion at Imperial Dam rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Mittry Lake Diversion at Imperial Dam normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09522400(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.87812, -114.45914(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 8.52 ft | 2026-10-19 22:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 10.2 cfs | 2026-10-19 22:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Mittry Lake Diversion at Imperial Dam (usgs:09522400). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/mittry-lake-diversion-at-imperial-dam
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer