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South Carolina

Gills Creek

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Why you'll love it

12.4 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
32 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
32 cfs
Average current
0.8 ft/s
Gradient
12.5 ft/mi
Drainage area
30 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

Gills Creek is a 12-mile paddling stretch near Lancaster, South Carolina. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 32 cfs and a gradient of about 12.5 feet per mile.

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