The Colorado River at Potash, Utah, recorded a gage height of 5.50 feet on the evening of June 30, 2026. This provisional measurement was captured by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) monitoring station during its regular data collection.
Evening Water Level Fluctuations
According to recent USGS water data, the gage height at the Potash location showed slight fluctuations throughout the evening of June 30. At 8:45:00 PM MDT, the level was recorded at 5.50 feet. Earlier that same evening, measurements recorded between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM ranged from a high of 5.60 feet to a low of 5.50 feet.
Monitoring Station Details and History
The monitoring station, identified by USGS number 09185600, is located in Grand County within the Upper Colorado-Kane Springs subbasin. The site provides continuous data for gage height and discharge, with records available dating back to 2010.
Operational Cooperation and Elevation Conversion
The USGS monitoring location operates in cooperation with the Upper Colorado River Commission and USGS - Cooperative Matching Funds. To convert gage height to water-surface elevation above sea level in NAVD 1988, users can add 3,926.29 feet to the recorded gage height.
