River NC SC

South Fork Catawba River

North Carolina • 35.4472, -81.1553

Length

56 mi

89 km

Elevation

800′ → 565′

236 ft drop

Stream Order

6

Large River

Slope

0.08%

4.2 ft/mi

Drainage

659 mi²

1,707 km²

Avg Flow

842 cfs

2.0 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

343 mi

552 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

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