River DE MD

Sassafras River

Delaware • 39.3798, -75.7923

Length

24 mi

39 km

Elevation

75′ → -2′

78 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

0.06%

3.2 ft/mi

Drainage

96 mi²

249 km²

Avg Flow

120 cfs

1.1 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

274 mi

441 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

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

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Access Sites on Sassafras River

There are 2 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Sassafras River.