River ND

Knife River

North Dakota • 47.5000, -102.7500
Length
233 mi
375 km
Elevation
2,731′ → 1,669′
1,062 ft drop
Stream Order
7
Large River
Slope
0.09%
4.6 ft/mi
Drainage
2,207 mi²
5,715 km²
Avg Flow
168 cfs
1.4 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
2,556 mi
4,113 km to ocean
Classification
Headwater
Source Stream
Elevation Profile
Water Quality

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

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Water Level Gauges on Knife River

There are 5 USGS water level monitoring stations on Knife River providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on Knife River

There are 1 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Knife River.