River TX

Colorado River

Texas • 30.2500, -97.6800

Length

899 mi

1,446 km

Elevation

2,862′ → 3′

2,859 ft drop

Stream Order

Major River

Slope

0.06%

3.2 ft/mi

Drainage

27,684 mi²

71,702 km²

Avg Flow

2,220 cfs

5.3 mph velocity

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Monitor

Water Level Gauges on Colorado River

There are 12 USGS water level monitoring stations on Colorado River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 130 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Colorado River.