River WV

Back Fork Elk River

Name: Back Fork Elk River
Address: WV, US

West Virginia • 38.5399, -80.2977

Length

23 mi

37 km

Elevation

2,861′ → 1,443′

1,418 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

1.16%

61.3 ft/mi

Drainage

241 mi²

623 km²

Avg Flow

222 cfs

1.2 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,907 mi

3,068 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

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