Barnes Run facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Barnes Run |
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| Other name(s) | Barnes Run Creek |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | northern side of a mountain in Black Creek Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania between 1,460 and 1,480 feet (450 and 450 m) |
| River mouth | Black Creek in Black Creek Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania 758 ft (231 m) 40°58′56″N 76°11′02″W / 40.9823°N 76.1838°W |
| Length | 2.2 mi (3.5 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Black Creek → Nescopeck Creek → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
Barnes Run, also called Barnes Run Creek, is a small stream in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It flows into Black Creek. This stream is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km) long. It runs through Black Creek Township. For many years, Barnes Run has helped supply drinking water to parts of Hazleton and nearby towns. It's known as a Coldwater Fishery. This means cool water fish like wild trout live and reproduce there naturally.
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Where Does Barnes Run Flow?
Barnes Run starts on the north side of a mountain in Black Creek Township. It flows west for a short distance. Then it turns north for almost a mile. After a bit more, it leaves the mountain area. It then crosses Rock Glen Road. The stream then turns west-northwest. It flows past the Sugarloaf Golf Course. It also goes through a series of ponds. A short way after the ponds, it meets Black Creek.
Stream's Location and Features
The land around Barnes Run is part of the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians. This area has many ridges and valleys. The stream's lowest point, where it meets Black Creek, is about 758 feet (231 m) above sea level. Where the stream begins, its highest point, is between 1,460 and 1,480 feet (450 and 450 m) above sea level.
There is a special collecting dam on Barnes Run. This dam can hold about 30,000 US gallons (110,000 L; 25,000 imp gal) of water.
Barnes Run's Water Area
Barnes Run is located entirely within the Nuremberg area. This area is mapped by the United States Geological Survey. Barnes Run is not considered a very large stream.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection decided not to call Barnes Run a "high quality watershed." This means they don't think new building projects would greatly affect its water quality. Barnes Run is one of eleven streams in the Nescopeck Creek area. These streams have not been fully checked by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
History of Barnes Run
Barnes Run was officially added to the Geographic Names Information System on January 1, 1990. Its name appeared on an old map from 1888. This map was called the Atlas of the Anthracite Coalfields of Pennsylvania.
The Barnes Run Reservoir was built in 1912. It has an earth dam with a strong stone wall inside. It also has a stone spillway for water to flow over. In 1964, a local newspaper, the Standard-Speaker, said the reservoir rarely ran dry.
Barnes Run has been an important water supply for Hazleton. In 1974, Barnes Run and two other streams helped supply water to about 14,400 people. In the early 1900s, Barnes Run provided about 25 percent of Hazleton's water. In 1963, it was one of ten water sources for Hazleton. It also supplied water to West Hazleton and Humboldt.
Animals and Plants in Barnes Run
Barnes Run is known as a Coldwater Fishery. This means its cool water is perfect for certain fish. Wild trout naturally live and reproduce in Barnes Run. They are found from where the stream starts all the way to its end. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission thought about adding Barnes Run to its list of Wild Trout Waters. This would give it special protection.
Water quality checks were done at the Barnes Run Reservoir in 1986.
