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South Dakota

Skunk Creek

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Why you'll love it

49.4 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
122 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
122 cfs
Average current
1.1 ft/s
Gradient
3.0 ft/mi
Drainage area
506 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

Skunk Creek is a 49-mile paddling stretch near Colton, South Dakota. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 122 cfs and a gradient of about 3.0 feet per mile.

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