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Texas
San Saba River
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River facts
- Water
- Seasonal — can run dry
- Average flow
- 126 cfs
- Average current
- 1.5 ft/s
- Gradient
- 14.6 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 1,665 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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San Saba River
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About this water
San Saba River is a 13-mile paddling stretch near Menard, Texas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 126 cfs and a gradient of about 14.6 feet per mile.
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~1h 13m drive
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