River TN NC

Elk River

Tennessee • 36.2152, -81.9521

Length

28 mi

45 km

Elevation

4,408′ → 1,953′

2,455 ft drop

Stream Order

4

Medium River

Slope

1.66%

87.5 ft/mi

Drainage

83 mi²

214 km²

Avg Flow

164 cfs

1.3 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

883 mi

1,422 km to ocean

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

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