Davis Run facts for kids
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Davis Run looking downstream a few hundred feet from its mouth
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Locust Mountain on the southern edge of East Union Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania 1,280 to 1,300 feet (390 to 400 m) |
| River mouth | Catawissa Creek in East Union Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania 971 ft (296 m) 40°52′28″N 76°08′45″W / 40.87441°N 76.14596°W |
| Length | 1.2 mi (1.9 km) |
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| Progression | Catawissa Creek → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
| Basin size | 2.86 sq mi (7.4 km2) |
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Davis Run is a small stream in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It flows into Catawissa Creek. The stream is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) long.
Davis Run is known for its very clean, cold water. This makes it a great home for fish. It is even called a "High-Quality Coldwater Fishery." You can find six different kinds of fish here, including brown trout and brook trout.
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Where Does Davis Run Flow?
Davis Run starts on the northern side of Locust Mountain. This is in the southern part of East Union Township.
The stream first flows north. Then it gets water from a small, unnamed stream. After that, it enters a valley. It turns west for a short distance.
Next, Davis Run turns north-northwest. It flows into a lake called the Pumping Station Reservoir. Another small stream joins it here.
After leaving the reservoir, the stream turns north. About two-tenths of a mile later, it meets Catawissa Creek. Davis Run joins Catawissa Creek about 30.56 miles (49.18 km) before Catawissa Creek reaches its own end.
Davis Run's Small Streams
Davis Run does not have any named smaller streams joining it. But it does have two unnamed ones. They are sometimes called "Trib 27602 To Davis Run" and "Trib 27601 To Davis Run."
Water Quality of Davis Run
Davis Run has very clean water. It is considered an "infertile" stream, meaning it doesn't have a lot of nutrients. This is good for certain fish.
The water in Davis Run is slightly acidic, with a pH of 6.6. The alkalinity, which helps balance the acid, is about 4 milligrams per liter. This helps keep the water healthy for fish.
Land and Rocks Around Davis Run
The land around Davis Run is mostly made of two main types of rock. These are the Mauch Chunk Formation and the Pottsville Formation.
- The Mauch Chunk Formation has rocks like siltstone, sandstone, and reddish-gray shale.
- The Pottsville Formation is found higher up in the stream's area.
The soil around the stream is mainly Leck Kill soil. The soil near where the stream starts is Hazleton soil.
Davis Run is a small stream, only about 2.8 metres (9.2 ft) wide. It flows downhill quite steeply. Locust Mountain is where the stream begins.
The area around Davis Run is not usually affected by big floods.
The Davis Run Watershed
A watershed is the area of land where all the water drains into a particular stream or river. The watershed of Davis Run covers about 2.86 square miles (7.4 km2).
Most of this watershed is in East Union Township. A part of it is also in Mahanoy Township.
Almost all of the land in the watershed is covered by forests. There isn't much farming here. Only a small part of the stream's length is close to roads.
The Pumping Station Reservoir is a lake located on Davis Run. There is also a dam called the Pumping Station Dam on the stream.
Fish and Wildlife
Davis Run is a very important stream for fish. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection calls it a "High-Quality Coldwater Fishery." This means its water is clean and cold enough for fish that need those conditions.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission also says it's "Class A Wild Trout Waters." This means it has a lot of wild brook trout and brown trout. These fish are born and live in the stream naturally. Experts have suggested that no extra fish should be added to the stream, as the wild trout population is doing very well.
In 1997, Davis Run was one of only two streams in the Catawissa Creek area with a large number of brown trout. Many fish live in the stream, including different sizes of brook trout and brown trout.
Fun Things to Do
The Pumping Station Reservoir on Davis Run is a popular spot for fun activities.
Because Davis Run has so many wild trout, it's an excellent place for angling, which is a type of fishing. If you enjoy fishing, this stream is a great choice!
