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Little Minnesota River

South Dakota • 45.6158, -96.8756
Length
71 mi
115 km
Elevation
1,751′ → 966′
785 ft drop
Stream Order
6
Large River
Slope
0.21%
11.0 ft/mi
Drainage
364 mi²
944 km²
Avg Flow
31 cfs
1.1 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
2,434 mi
3,917 km to ocean
Classification
Headwater
Source Stream
Elevation Profile
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Water Level Gauges on Little Minnesota River

There are 1 USGS water level monitoring stations on Little Minnesota River providing real-time flow and stage data.