Watershed Profile: East Branch Fishing Creek near Jamison City, PA
Watershed Overview
East Branch Fishing Creek lies entirely within Sullivan County, PA and flows in a westerly direction to its confluence with West Branch Fishing Creek. The monitoring station is located northwest of Jamison City, PA, in State Gameland #13.
Drainage Characteristics
- Drainage Area (square miles): 12.55
- Total Stream Length (miles): 24.60
- Average Annual Flow at Station (NHD) (cfs): 19.70
- Population (2010): 100
Stream Classifications (Pennsylvania)
Designation | Miles |
---|---|
High-Quality Cold Water Fisheries | 24.63 |
Total | 24.63 |
- Land Use
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Description Percentage Water 0.32 Developed Open Space 2.00 Low Urban 0.01 Deciduous Forest 52.45 Coniferous Forest 0.19 Mixed Forest 30.47 Shrub Scrub 11.70 Grassland Herbaceous 0.24 Pasture/Hay 0.01 Wetlands 2.93
Underlying Geology
Rock Type | Percentage |
---|---|
Sandstone | 98.29 |
Shale | 1.71 |
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Inactive Station
The station is active but not currently transmitting data. Please contact SRBC for more information.
Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Pads 0
- Natural Gas Water Withdrawals 0
Public Water Supply Withdrawals
- Groundwater 1
- Surface Water 0
NPDES Discharges
Description | Count |
---|---|
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation | 0 |
Mining/Quarry | 0 |
Stormwater | 0 |
Wastewater Treatment Plant/Sewage Treatment Plant | 0 |
Other | 0 |
Stream Impairments
Source | Category | Miles |
---|---|---|
Atmospheric Deposition | Aquatic Life | 23.70 |