River CA

South Fork American River

California • 38.7749, -120.7494

Length

87 mi

139 km

Elevation

7,391′ → 430′

6,961 ft drop

Stream Order

8

Major River

Slope

1.52%

80.4 ft/mi

Drainage

844 mi²

2,186 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

2.8 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

176 mi

284 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

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