Lower James HUC8 10160011
A 9,429 km² sub-basin of the Missouri region in SD. Drought coverage is from the US Drought Monitor (map of 2026-09-01); streamflow classes place each USGS gauge's latest reading against its own day-of-year record.
Health score
62
Moderate
Drought index
271
Severe
Area in D2+
71.91%
0% exceptional (D4)
Gauges below normal
0%
of 5 reporting
Median flow
218%
p55 of record
Water assets
7,864
8 springs · 6,163 wells
USGS gauges (5)
- JAMES RIVER NEAR YANKTON, SD06478513474 cfsp50 · normal
- JAMES RIVER NEAR MITCHELL, SD06478000393 cfsp51 · normal
- JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG, SD06477000262 cfsp55 · normal
- FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON, SD064775000 cfsp59 · normal
- JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND, SD06478500805 cfsp84 · above normal
Recent conditions
| Date | DSCI | D2+ % | Gauges low | Flow pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 271 | 71.91 | 0/5 | p55 |
Top water assets
- 76Todd Worrellwell
- 76Rockport Httrn Brthriver
- 76Dean Lowriewell
- 76Rosedale Httrn Brthriver
- 76Anna Marie Holzbauerwell
- 76Maxwell Colonyriver
- 76Brian Herrboldtwell
- 76Dale Olsonwell
- 76Harry T Bosworthriver
- 76Lcm Partnershipwell