Creek SD

West Cottonwood Creek

South Dakota • 43.3471, -100.1348

Hydrography profile Updated Feb 1, 2026

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

21 mi

34 km

Elevation

2,454′ → 2,013′

441 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

0.40%

20.9 ft/mi

Drainage

24 mi²

61 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

1.1 mph velocity

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

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

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