River NV CA

Carson River - Lahontan Reservoir

Nevada • 39.4107, -119.1396

Length

131 mi

211 km

Elevation

4,674′ → 3,872′

802 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.12%

6.1 ft/mi

Drainage

5,509 mi²

14,269 km²

Avg Flow

499 cfs

2.5 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

143 mi

230 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

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Water Level Gauges on Carson River - Lahontan Reservoir

There are 3 USGS water level monitoring stations on Carson River - Lahontan Reservoir providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 4 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Carson River - Lahontan Reservoir.