Elevation is 3.91 ft., gage datum. Elevation is 3.71 ft., gage datum. Elevation is 3.65 ft., gage datum. Elevation is 3.60 ft., gage datum. Streambed is composed of gravel and cobble.
Flow is confined to one channel below gage.
Control is rock-riffles 50 to 100 ft. below gage at low and medium stages and channel control at high stages. High-water measurements are made from bridge. Discharge measurements made during ice cover are made at gage. From Anchorage go south on Seward Hwy to Sterling Hwy exit. 80 Go right on Sterling Hwy exit towards Soldotna.