Watershed Profile: Hicks Run near Hicks Run, PA
Watershed Overview
The Hicks Run Watershed lies mostly within Cameron County, PA with portions in Elk County, PA. Hicks Run flows approximately 10.5 miles southeast to its confluence with the Bennett Branch Sinnemahoning Creek.
Drainage Characteristics
- Drainage Area (square miles): 34.13
- Total Stream Length (miles): 64.5
- Average Annual Flow at Station (NHD) (cfs): 58.1
- Population (2020): 291
Stream Classifications (Pennsylvania)
Designation | Miles |
---|---|
Exceptional Value | 28.54 |
High-Quality Cold Water Fisheries | 35.99 |
Total | 64.53 |
- Land Use
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Description Percentage Developed Open Space 2.95 Low Urban 0.04 Medium Urban 0.01 High Urban 0.01 Barren 0.08 Deciduous Forest 75.42 Coniferous Forest 1.89 Mixed Forest 15.64 Shrub Scrub 1.28 Grassland Herbaceous 0.86 Pasture/Hay 1.75 Wetlands 0.08
Underlying Geology
Rock Type | Percentage |
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Sandstone | 100.00 |
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Inactive Station
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Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Pads 1
- Natural Gas Water Withdrawals 0
Public Water Supply Withdrawals
- Groundwater 0
- Surface Water 0
NPDES Discharges
Description | Count |
---|---|
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation | 0 |
Mining/Quarry | 0 |
Stormwater | 0 |
Wastewater Treatment Plant/Sewage Treatment Plant | 0 |
Other | 0 |