Creek NE SD

Horsehead Creek

Nebraska • 43.1880, -103.2266

Hydrography profile Updated Dec 27, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

77 mi

124 km

Elevation

3,878′ → 3,191′

687 ft drop

Stream Order

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

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

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Access Sites on Horsehead Creek

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