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South Dakota
South Fork Grand River
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Why you'll love it
River facts
- Water
- Seasonal — can run dry
- Average flow
- 65 cfs
- Average current
- 1.0 ft/s
- Gradient
- 7.7 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 1,196 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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South Fork Grand River
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About this water
South Fork Grand River is a 51-mile paddling stretch near Buffalo, South Dakota. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 65 cfs and a gradient of about 7.7 feet per mile.
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