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Horsehead Creek

South Dakota • 43.1880, -103.2266
Length
77 mi
124 km
Elevation
3,878′ → 3,191′
687 ft drop
Stream Order
6
Large River
Slope
0.17%
8.9 ft/mi
Drainage
241 mi²
623 km²
Avg Flow
16 cfs
1.0 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
2,631 mi
4,234 km to ocean
Classification
Headwater
Source Stream
Elevation Profile
Water Quality

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Water Level Gauges on Horsehead Creek

There are 1 USGS water level monitoring stations on Horsehead Creek providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on Horsehead Creek

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