River MI

Dowagiac River

Michigan • 41.9833, -86.1167

Length

24 mi

38 km

Elevation

737′ → 637′

100 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

0.08%

4.2 ft/mi

Drainage

3,862 mi²

10,003 km²

Avg Flow

350 cfs

1.2 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,998 mi

3,215 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Monitor

Water Level Gauges on Dowagiac River

There are 2 USGS water level monitoring stations on Dowagiac River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 1 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Dowagiac River.