Red Butte Hydrology

Red Butte Creek at Fort Douglas near Salt Lake City, Utah (Station 10172200) is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey. Red Butte Creek is a perennial third-order stream without upstream regulation or diversion until flow is collected in the reservoir located near the base of the canyon. The stream has created a narrow-based canyon with sides rising abruptly at an average slope of about 35° to the north and about 40° to the south. Immediately upstream of the reservoir is a U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Bench Mark Station. This gaging station has been maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey since October 1963. Prior to that, the Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, recorded monthly discharge at this location since January 1942.

     Flow Rates
     Baseline Water Quality
     Stable Isotope Ratios of Stream Waters
     Stream Nutrient Quality