Site Information
NAWQA REACH
This site is part of NAWQA's Basic Fixed Site Network. There is one reach (C) in this site. The reach length is approximately 1 km.
GAGING STATION
LOCATION.--Lat 60deg.28min.39sec., long 151deg.04min.46sec., in W1/2 SW1/4 sec. 32, T.5N., R.10W. (Kenai B-3 quad), Kenai Peninsula Borough, Hydrologic Unit 19020302, near center of span on downstream side of bridge on Sterling Highway, 1.0 mi southwest of Soldotna.
DRAINAGE AREA.--2,010 mi2.
PERIOD OF RECORD.--May 1965 to current year.
GAGE.--Water-stage recorder. Datum of gage is 35.34 ft above sea level. Prior to May 1, 1997, non-recording gage at same site and datum.
REMARKS.--Records good, except for estimated daily discharges, which are poor. GOES satellite telemetry and phone modem at station.
