Collins Creek (Pennsylvania) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Collins Creek |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | near the base of a hill in Pittston Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania between 1,260 and 1,280 feet (380 and 390 m) |
| River mouth | Mill Creek in Dupont, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania 873 ft (266 m) 41°18′35″N 75°44′55″W / 41.3098°N 75.7485°W |
| Length | 2.8 mi (4.5 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Mill Creek → Lackawanna River → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
| Basin size | 1.39 sq mi (3.6 km2) |
Collins Creek is a small stream in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA. It flows into Mill Creek. The creek is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) long. It runs through Pittston Township and Dupont. The area of land that drains into the creek is 1.39 square miles (3.6 km2).
Collins Creek is a great place for coldwater fish. It is also a source of flooding in Pittston Township.
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Where Does Collins Creek Flow?
Collins Creek starts at the bottom of a hill in Pittston Township. It flows north for a bit, then turns northwest. After that, it turns west, then southwest, and then west again.
The creek then enters Dupont. It flows southwest for a short distance. Then it goes back into Pittston Township. Finally, it turns west-southwest until it meets Mill Creek. Collins Creek joins Mill Creek about 3.66 miles (5.89 km) before Mill Creek ends.
Does Collins Creek Have Other Streams Joining It?
Collins Creek does not have any named streams that flow into it. However, several drainage ditches lead into the creek. These ditches help carry water away from the land.
How Much Water Is in Collins Creek?
Collins Creek is considered a healthy stream. It is not harmed by pollution. Pittston Township and Dupont have permits to let stormwater flow into the creek. Stormwater is water from rain or melting snow.
The amount of water flowing in Collins Creek can change. For example, during heavy rain, the water flow can be very high. The creek's flow was measured many times in the mid-1900s. The amount of water ranged from 0.10 to 3.70 cubic feet per second (0.0028 to 0.1048 m3/s).
What Is the Land Around Collins Creek Like?
The land near where Collins Creek meets Mill Creek is about 873 feet (266 m) above sea level. Near where the creek starts, the land is higher. It is between 1,260 and 1,280 feet (380 and 390 m) above sea level.
The very beginning of Collins Creek is on a ridge near the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport. The creek also flows past the International Trade Zone Industrial Park.
What Lives in Collins Creek?
The area of land that drains into Collins Creek is called its watershed. This watershed is about 1.39 square miles (3.6 km2). Collins Creek is one of the main streams that flows into Mill Creek. The watershed is known for being "high quality" and having mountains.
Collins Creek is a special place for fish that like cold water. This is why it is called a Coldwater Fishery. The United States Geological Survey has a site on the creek in Dupont. They use this site to study the stream.
Collins Creek can sometimes cause flooding in Pittston Township.
History of Collins Creek
Collins Creek was officially named and added to the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. Its special ID number is 1172217.
In 1955, a big storm caused the water levels in Collins Creek to rise. In 2002, a project was approved to replace a bridge over the creek. This bridge carries Interstate 81 in Dupont. The project cost $1,100,000.
Later, in 2007, Collins Creek and a nearby stream called Lidy Creek had a restoration project. This project helped to improve the creeks. It cost $46,709, with most of the money coming from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
