River KY TN

Big South Fork Cumberland River

Kentucky • 36.7773, -84.5375

Length

76 mi

123 km

Elevation

1,012′ → 697′

315 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.08%

4.1 ft/mi

Drainage

1,357 mi²

3,514 km²

Avg Flow

2,527 cfs

2.1 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,619 mi

2,605 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

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