Watershed Profile: West Creek near Weber City, PA
Watershed Overview
The West Creek Watershed lies within Cameron and Elk Counties, PA. West Creek flows approximately 20 miles east to its confluence with the Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek.
Drainage Characteristics
- Drainage Area (square miles): 59.37
- Total Stream Length (miles): 125.0
- Average Annual Flow at Station (NHD) (cfs): 108.6
- Population (2020): 2,176
Stream Classifications (Pennsylvania)
Designation | Miles |
---|---|
High-Quality Cold Water Fisheries | 125.02 |
Total | 125.02 |
- Land Use
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Description Percentage Water 0.04 Developed Open Space 3.73 Low Urban 0.55 Medium Urban 0.19 High Urban 0.07 Barren 0.10 Deciduous Forest 61.13 Coniferous Forest 4.25 Mixed Forest 21.01 Shrub Scrub 1.18 Grassland Herbaceous 0.98 Pasture/Hay 5.69 Cropland 0.04 Wetlands 1.02
Underlying Geology
Rock Type | Percentage |
---|---|
Sandstone | 96.96 |
Shale | 3.04 |
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Inactive Station
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Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Pads 1
- Natural Gas Water Withdrawals 0
Public Water Supply Withdrawals
- Groundwater 0
- 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 | 3 |
Stream Impairments
Source | Category | Miles |
---|---|---|
Acid Mine Drainage | Aquatic Life | 3.80 |