Study Reach.--Section 12 is about 3.5 miles upstream from gage.
Gage Location.--Lat 39°45'05", long 105°14'55", in NE1/4 sec.32, T.3S., R.70W., on left bank 0.5 mile downstream from Golden Canal diversion and 1 mile west of Golden.
Drainage Area.--399 sq mi.
Gage Datum and Elevations of Reference Points.--Not available.
Stage, Discharge Measurements and Computed n-Values.--Gage heights were 5.25 ft at gage; 61.70 ft (different datum) at section 15. Peak discharges was 1,380 cfs on May 26, 1958.
| Date of Observation | Discharge (ft3/s) | Average Cross Section Area (ft2) | Hydraulic Radius (ft) | Mean Velocity (ft/s) | Slope | Coefficient of Roughness n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/26/1958 | 1383.4 | 191.4 | 3.48 | 7.23 | 0.016768 | 0.050 |
Description of Channel.--Bed and banks are composed of angular boulders as much as 2 ft in diameter.
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