Watershed Profile: Pine Creek near Walton, PA


Watershed Overview
The headwaters of Pine Creek are located entirely within Potter County, PA. The monitoring station is located downstream of the confluence with Ninemile Run near the town of Walton, PA. The station is downstream of the historical stations of Ninemile Run and Pine Creek near Telescope, PA.
Drainage Characteristics
  • Drainage Area (square miles): 35.00
  • Total Stream Length (miles): 67.4
  • Average Annual Flow at Station (NHD) (cfs): 54.1
  • Population (2020): 395
Stream Classifications (Pennsylvania)
Designation Miles
High-Quality Cold Water Fisheries 67.40
Total 67.40
  • Land Use
  • Description Percentage
    Developed Open Space 3.00
    Deciduous Forest 73.00
    Coniferous Forest 1.00
    Mixed Forest 11.00
    Shrub Scrub 1.00
    Pasture/Hay 9.00
    Cropland 2.00
Underlying Geology
Rock Type Percentage
Sandstone 99.80
Shale 0.20
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Recent Results
Sample Time 3/19/2024 7:00:00 AM
Temperature  (C) 3.26
Specific Conductivity  (mS/cm) 0.056
PH 6.78
Turbidity  (NTU+) 3.2
Dissolved Oxygen  (mg/L) 12.49
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Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Pads 1
  • Natural Gas Water Withdrawals 0
Public Water Supply Withdrawals
  • Groundwater 5
  • Surface Water 0
NPDES Discharges
Description Count
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation 0
Mining/Quarry 0
Stormwater 1
Wastewater Treatment Plant/Sewage Treatment Plant 1
Other 0