River CO

Colorado Canal

Colorado • 38.2054, -103.9948
Hydrography profile Updated Dec 30, 2025
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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes
Length
51 mi
82 km
Elevation
4,473′ → 4,399′
74 ft drop
Stream Order
8
Major River
Slope
0.03%
1.4 ft/mi
Drainage
6,900 mi²
17,870 km²
Avg Flow
-- cfs
2.8 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
1,184 mi
1,905 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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Access Sites on Colorado Canal

There are 23 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Colorado Canal.