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Nevada

Smith Creek

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Why you'll love it

15.5 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
64 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
64 cfs
Average current
1.2 ft/s
Gradient
91.7 ft/mi
Drainage area
103 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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About this water

Smith Creek is a 15-mile paddling stretch near Spring Creek, Nevada. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 64 cfs and a gradient of about 91.7 feet per mile.

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