Gauge Description:

Deduct approximately 3000 cfs from gauge reading for an approximation of actual flow in this partially dewatered reach.

OR

Call (after 7AM each day) 1-800-582-8529 or (218)720-2777 to get the flow info through the two dams. The Scanlon and Thompson flows are the last 2 on the message.

Generally the lower will flow at a minimum of 650 cfs until about June 1. Additional releases are typically scheduled one or two weekends each in June, July, and August, subject to in-flow constraints) at flows typically on the order of 475-1000 cfs.

Section down to Swinging Bridge is marginally runnable at 'fish flow' of 350 cfs which is virtually always present.

Min and Max figures reflect flows desirable for running the entire reach. Higher flows are paddleable with discretion.

Gauge Information

Name

Range

Difficulty

Updated

Level

ST. LOUIS RIVER AT SCANLON, MN

usgs-04024000

3000 - 4000 cfs

II-V

66d09h26m

~ 995 cfs (rc= -0.2 )

Likely 'fish flow' of 350 cfs.

After 7AM each day, call 1-800-582-8529 or 218-720-2777 to get actual flow info. (Gauge upstream of dam for this substantially dewatered reach.)

Range	Water Level	Difficulty	Comment
0 -3000 cfs	somewhat Low-barely Low	II-V	Likely 'fish flow' of 350 cfs.
3000 -4000 cfs	barely runnable-high runnable	II-V	Could be extra water for release.
4000 -5000 cfs	somewhat High-somewhat High	II-V	Likely 'extra' water for release.
5000 -40000 cfs	somewhat High-extremely High	II-V	Almost certainly high flows.

Report - Reports of St. Louis E) CR210 to Oldenburg Point (3.25 miles) and related gauges

Reports give the public a chance to report on river conditions throughout the country as well as log the history of a river.

Reports

When	River/Gauge	Subject	Level	Reporter
	St. Louis [MN]	Fin Falls	n/a	Rob Smage
218d16h09m	/St. Louis-C) CR210 to Oldenburg Point [MN]	Running Left Slot	600 cfs	Dave Jergenson