Creek KY

Crab Orchard Creek

Kentucky • 37.7397, -88.9879

Hydrography profile Updated Dec 30, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

48 mi

77 km

Elevation

547′ → 360′

186 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.07%

3.9 ft/mi

Drainage

285 mi²

738 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

1.4 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

177 mi

285 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

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Access Sites on Crab Orchard Creek

There are 2 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Crab Orchard Creek.