River VA OH WV

Little Kanawha River (Burnsville Lake)

Virginia • 38.8667, -80.7333

Length

172 mi

277 km

Elevation

2,366′ → 580′

1,785 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.20%

10.4 ft/mi

Drainage

2,310 mi²

5,982 km²

Avg Flow

3,207 cfs

1.6 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,935 mi

3,114 km to ocean

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

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Access Sites on Little Kanawha River (Burnsville Lake)

There are 1 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Little Kanawha River (Burnsville Lake).