River KY VA

Middle Fork Kentucky River - Buckhorn Lake

Kentucky • 37.2961, -83.4180

Length

105 mi

169 km

Elevation

1,832′ → 624′

1,209 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.22%

11.5 ft/mi

Drainage

559 mi²

1,447 km²

Avg Flow

838 cfs

1.8 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,774 mi

2,854 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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Water Level Gauges on Middle Fork Kentucky River - Buckhorn Lake

There are 3 USGS water level monitoring stations on Middle Fork Kentucky River - Buckhorn Lake providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 4 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Middle Fork Kentucky River - Buckhorn Lake.