Scoggins Creek facts for kids
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Aerial view of Henry Hagg Lake and Scoggins Dam
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 Location of the mouth of Scoggins Creek in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| Counties | Tillamook, Washington |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Northern Oregon Coast Range South Saddle Mountain, Tillamook County 2,948 ft (899 m) 45°33′16″N 123°22′23″W / 45.55444°N 123.37306°W |
| River mouth | Tualatin River between Dilley and Gaston, Washington County 171 ft (52 m) 45°27′36″N 123°07′33″W / 45.46000°N 123.12583°W |
| Length | 19.2 mi (30.9 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 45.1 sq mi (117 km2) |
Scoggins Creek is a stream in Oregon, USA. It flows for about 19 miles (31 kilometers). This creek is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Scoggins Creek joins the Tualatin River.
The creek gets its name from an early settler in the area, Gustavus Scoggin. It flows through parts of Tillamook and Washington counties.
Where Scoggins Creek Flows
Scoggins Creek starts high up in the Northern Oregon Coast Range mountains. Its source is near a place called South Saddle Mountain. From there, it flows generally towards the southeast.
The creek passes through a wide valley. This valley is about 1,700 feet (520 meters) across. Along its journey, the creek flows into Henry Hagg Lake. This lake was created by building a dam, called Scoggins Dam, across the creek.
After leaving Henry Hagg Lake, Scoggins Creek continues for a short distance. It then empties into the Tualatin River. This meeting point is about 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of the city of Portland. The elevation where it joins the Tualatin River is about 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level.
The Tualatin River itself flows for another 60 miles (97 kilometers) after Scoggins Creek joins it. Then, the Tualatin River flows into the Willamette River.
Smaller Streams Joining the Creek
Scoggins Creek has several smaller streams, or "tributaries," that flow into it. These streams add water to Scoggins Creek as it travels.
From where Scoggins Creek begins to where it ends, the five main named tributaries are:
- Fisher Creek
- Parsons Creek
- Wall Creek
- Tanner Creek
- Sain Creek
Three of these creeks—Wall, Tanner, and Sain—flow directly into Henry Hagg Lake.
