River flows are measured at various USGS stations on the Klamath River. Flows are typically read in “cubic feet per second” (CFS), which indicates the volume of water moving by the station. Flow data is typically updated every hour. The New Klamath is the approximate 45 miles of river that was most impacted by dam removal in regard to flow. This includes sections that were previously reservoirs, were fully or partially dewatered, or experienced artificial peaking flows due to hydropower production. The New Klamath has three stations that report water volume: Keno, Spring Island (J.C. Boyle), and Iron Gate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE “NEW KLAMATH”
- American Whitewater has been a leader in whitewater recreation on the post-dam Klamath River. They recently published their own map and rapid descriptions, which can be found here.
- This article offers a personal perspective of navigating the Klamath Dam removal project within the scope of whitewater recreation as a commercial operator on the Hell’s Corner section of the Klamath.
- Indigo Creek Outfitters is now offering a variety of new and amazing trips on the New Klamath.
- Listen to our Explore Oregon podcast with Zach Urness.
- Geology of Kickacéki Reach (Ward’s Canyon) by Dan Thurber.
KLAMATH RIVER AT KENO
New Klamath Mileage: 0.0
Use for: Keno and Big Bend
Significant contributions between Keno and Spring Island: Spencer Creek, natural spring at Sidecast Slide
View more data from the Keno station.
KLAMATH RIVER AT SPRING ISLAND
New Klamath Mileage: 13.75
Use for: Big Bend, Hell’s Corner, and Beswick
Significant contributions between Spring Island and Iron Gate: Shovel Creek, Fall Creek, Jenny Creek, Camp Creek
View more data from the Spring Island (J.C. Boyle) station.
KLAMATH RIVER AT IRON GATE
New Klamath Mileage: 45.42
Use for: Kickacéki Valley (Copco Valley), Kickacéki Reach (Ward’s Canyon), and Iron Gate
View more data from the Iron Gate station.