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East Fork Des Moines River

Minnesota • 42.9928, -94.2029
Length
170 mi
273 km
Elevation
1,364′ → 1,040′
324 ft drop
Stream Order
5
Medium River
Slope
0.04%
1.9 ft/mi
Drainage
1,246 mi²
3,226 km²
Avg Flow
770 cfs
1.3 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
2,914 mi
4,689 km to ocean
Classification
Headwater
Source Stream
Elevation Profile
Water Quality

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Water Level Gauges on East Fork Des Moines River

There are 1 USGS water level monitoring stations on East Fork Des Moines River providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on East Fork Des Moines River

There are 12 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on East Fork Des Moines River.