Dry Run (Susquehecka Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dry Run |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | deep valley in Washington Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania 953 ft (290 m) |
| River mouth | Susquehecka Creek in Washington Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania 502 ft (153 m) 40°45′25″N 76°56′37″W / 40.75705°N 76.94370°W |
| Length | 2.9 mi (4.7 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Susquehecka Creek → Middle Creek → Penns Creek → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
| Basin size | 1.83 sq mi (4.7 km2) |
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Dry Run is a small stream, also called a tributary, located in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It flows into Susquehecka Creek. The stream is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km) long. It travels through Washington Township and the town of Freeburg.
The area of land that drains into Dry Run, called its watershed, is about 1.83 square miles (4.7 km2). Dry Run has one smaller stream that flows into it, which is not named. Both Dry Run and this unnamed stream have some issues with too much siltation (fine dirt) in the water. This siltation is mostly caused by nearby farming activities. Sometimes, Dry Run can even cause flooding in Freeburg.
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Exploring the Path of Dry Run Stream
Dry Run starts in a deep valley within Washington Township. It flows towards the east-southeast for a short distance. Along its way, it receives water from an unnamed tributary on its left side. The stream also passes close to a place called White Top.
The stream then continues flowing east-southeast. It leaves its valley and enters a wider area known as Pleasant Valley. Here, it changes direction, flowing south-southeast and then southeast for a bit. After a short distance, it turns east-southeast again. Finally, it flows southeast, entering Freeburg. It crosses Pennsylvania Route 35, briefly re-enters Washington Township, and then meets Susquehecka Creek.
Dry Run joins Susquehecka Creek about 2.64 miles (4.25 km) before Susquehecka Creek reaches its own end.
Understanding Dry Run's Tributaries
Dry Run does not have any named smaller streams that flow into it. However, it does have one unnamed tributary. This smaller stream is about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) long. It flows through Washington Township, near the area known as White Top.
Water, Land, and Rocks Around Dry Run
The elevation near where Dry Run meets Susquehecka Creek is about 502 feet (153 m) above sea level. The place where Dry Run begins, its source, is higher up, at about 953 feet (290 m) above sea level.
A significant part of Dry Run, about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), is considered an "impaired waterbody." This means the water quality is not as good as it should be. The main problem is siltation, which is when too much fine dirt and mud gets into the water. This often happens because of agricultural activities nearby. The unnamed tributary of Dry Run also has this problem for about 0.55 miles (0.89 km) of its length.
The Dry Run Watershed and Wildlife
The entire area of land that collects water for Dry Run, its watershed, covers about 1.83 square miles (4.7 km2). The stream is located entirely within the Freeburg United States Geological Survey quadrangle, which is a specific map area.
As mentioned before, flooding has been known to happen along Dry Run, especially in the town of Freeburg.
There is a proposal to officially designate Dry Run as a "wild trout" stream. This would mean that the stream is a good habitat for wild trout, from where it starts all the way to its mouth.
A Brief History of Dry Run
Dry Run was officially added to the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. This system keeps track of names and locations of places in the United States. Its special ID number in the system is 1173532.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission planned to discuss adding Dry Run to its official list of wild trout streams. This discussion was scheduled for their meeting on January 20 and January 21, 2016.
