Little Sac River facts for kids
The Little Sac River is a cool waterway in southwest Missouri, U.S.A. It flows through Greene, Polk, and Dade counties, right in the beautiful Ozarks region.
Its journey begins at 37°17′09″N 93°06′34″W / 37.28583°N 93.10944°W and it eventually joins other waters at 37°39′06″N 93°45′39″W / 37.65167°N 93.76083°W.
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Discover the Little Sac River
The Little Sac River is an important part of the natural landscape in southwest Missouri. It helps shape the land and provides water for different areas.
Where Does It Begin?
Imagine a tiny stream starting its journey! The Little Sac River begins as a small stream, sometimes dry, just north of Strafford in eastern Greene County. This starting point is called its 'headwaters'.
From its source, the stream flows under Missouri Route 125. It then continues westward, passing under a bigger road, U. S. Route 65.
A Journey Through Lakes and Land
The Little Sac River's path takes it through several interesting places and bodies of water.
Fellows and McDaniel Lakes
After flowing under U.S. Route 65, the river enters Fellows Lake. This is a popular spot for outdoor activities! Right after Fellows Lake, the river flows into McDaniel Lake. The big city of Springfield is only a couple of miles south of these two lakes.
After leaving McDaniel Lake, the river continues its journey, passing under Missouri Route 13.
Joining Other Waters
The river then turns toward the northwest and enters Polk County. South of Morrisville, another river, the North Dry Sac River, joins the Little Sac. This is where two rivers meet!
The Little Sac River then continues northwest, flowing under Missouri Route 215. Finally, it enters the eastern part of Stockton Lake near Aldrich, passing under Missouri Route 123. Stockton Lake is a very large lake. The place where the Little Sac River used to meet the Sac River is now actually under Stockton Lake, about 12 miles further northwest.
How Much Water Flows?
At Aldrich, the Little Sac River has an average flow of 332 cubic feet per second. This means that, on average, a large amount of water moves through the river every second!
