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South Dakota
Keya Paha River
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River facts
- Water
- Seasonal — can run dry
- Average flow
- 40 cfs
- Average current
- 1.2 ft/s
- Gradient
- 6.1 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 469 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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Keya Paha River
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this water
Keya Paha River is a 13-mile paddling stretch near Mission, South Dakota. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 40 cfs and a gradient of about 6.1 feet per mile.
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