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SwedenGila Gravity Main Canal at Imperial Dam water level
Canal gauge, Gila Gravity Main Canal, Arizona, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,100 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Gila Gravity Main Canal at Imperial Dam reads 16.84 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The water is rising: up 0.57 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 15.77 ft and 16.98 ft.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittry Lake Diversion at Imperial DamRiver gauge, Mittry Lake Diversion | 10.5 cfs | Low | +0.6 cfs | 0.7 mi |
| Colorado River below Imperial DamRiver gauge, Colorado River | 245 cfs | Normal | +1.0 cfs | 1.3 mi |
| All-American Canal near Imperial DamCanal gauge, All-American Canal | 4,860 cfs | Normal | +960 cfs | 1.8 mi |
| Reservation Main Canal near YumaCanal gauge, Reservation Main Canal | 23.6 cfs | Very low | −16.0 cfs | 5.3 mi |
| North Gila Main Canal near YumaCanal gauge, North Gila Main Canal | 18.8 cfs | Very low | −8.5 cfs | 5.4 mi |
| Colorado River below Laguna DamRiver gauge, Colorado River | 369 cfs | Normal | −9.0 cfs | 5.5 mi |
| Gila River near DomeRiver gauge, Gila River | 14.56 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| North Gila Main Canal North 2 near YumaCanal gauge, North Gila Main Canal North 2 | 0.5 cfs | Low | −7.8 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 Gila Gravity Main Canal at Imperial Dam today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:30 PM MST, the water level was 16.84 ft. Up 0.57 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Gila Gravity Main Canal at Imperial Dam rising or falling?
Up 0.57 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Gila Gravity Main Canal at Imperial Dam normal?
Normal 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:09522500(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.87120, -114.45008(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 | 16.84 ft | 2026-10-20 06:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,100 cfs | 2026-10-20 06:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Gila Gravity Main Canal at Imperial Dam (usgs:09522500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/gila-gravity-main-canal-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