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North Carolina
Davidson River
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River facts
- Average flow
- 59 cfs
- Average current
- 1.2 ft/s
- Gradient
- 113.6 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 18 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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Davidson River
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this water
Davidson River is a 4.7-mile paddling stretch near Balsam Grove, North Carolina. USGS models an average flow of about 59 cfs and a gradient of about 113.6 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.