Daniels Run (Tenmile Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Daniels Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Tenmile Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
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| Main source | Little Chartiers Creek divide about 0.5 miles s of Glyde, Pennsylvania 1,218 ft (371 m) 40°07′09″N 080°08′11″W / 40.11917°N 80.13639°W |
| River mouth | Tenmile Creek West Zollarsville, Pennsylvania 873 ft (266 m) 40°01′28″N 080°05′20″W / 40.02444°N 80.08889°W |
| Length | 7.82 mi (12.59 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 17.31 square miles (44.8 km2) |
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| Bridges | Church Road, Lindley Road, Burson Road, Spring Valley Road, Lone Pine Road |
Daniels Run is a small stream, or "run," located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It flows for about 7.82 mi (12.59 km) (which is about 12.6 kilometers) before joining a larger stream called Tenmile Creek. Think of it as a smaller branch feeding into a bigger river system!
What is Daniels Run?
Daniels Run is a natural waterway that helps carry water across the land. It's known as a "tributary" because it flows into another, larger body of water, which in this case is Tenmile Creek. Eventually, the water from Daniels Run makes its way to the Monongahela River.
Historically, this stream has also been called "Daniel Run."
Where Does Daniels Run Start and End?
Daniels Run begins its journey about half a mile south of a place called Glyde, Pennsylvania. From there, it generally flows towards the south.
Its journey ends when it meets and joins Tenmile Creek. This meeting point is near West Zollarsville, Pennsylvania.
Understanding the Watershed
Every stream and river has a "watershed." A watershed is like a big bowl or area of land where all the rain and snowmelt drain into a common stream, river, or lake.
The watershed for Daniels Run covers an area of about 17.31 square miles (44.8 km2) (which is about 44.8 square kilometers). This means all the water that falls on this land eventually flows into Daniels Run. About 65% of this area is covered by forests, which helps keep the water clean and healthy for plants and animals. On average, this area gets about 40.3 inches of rain each year.
