River SD ND

James River

South Dakota • 44.3600, -98.2000
Length
739 mi
1,190 km
Elevation
1,601′ → 1,147′
454 ft drop
Stream Order
7
Large River
Slope
0.01%
0.6 ft/mi
Drainage
10,319 mi²
26,727 km²
Avg Flow
668 cfs
1.6 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
2,745 mi
4,417 km to ocean
Classification
Headwater
Source Stream
Elevation Profile
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Water Level Gauges on James River

There are 15 USGS water level monitoring stations on James River providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on James River

There are 81 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on James River.