2. Mossy to Westerly (former coal yard)Class II-III+
4.1 Miles
Avg Gradient 60 fpm
Max Gradient 80 fpm
Gauge Information
Paint Creek
River DescriptionThe steepest mile is near the end and includes "Dreaded Drop" a irregular 8-10 slide. At higher water levels this drop can develop nasty hydraulics.At higher water levels take caution approaching the take-out since a culvert bridge is immediately downstream and likes to collect debris.
Lat/longitude coords are approximate, from TopoZone. StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2004-09-22 16:05:37
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CLEAR FORK AT WHITESVILLE, WV [ WV ] |
Current Conditions
Station Graphs |
| Level Legend: | Running | Below Minimum Recommended Flow | Above Maximum Recommended Flow | Unknown |
| State | River Name/Section | Class | Level | Rel. Level | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV | Big Coal River, Clear Fork— 1: Clear Creek to Ameagle | II-III | 10.43 ft | low | 9/6 12:30 | |
| WV | Big Coal River, Clear Fork— 2: Ameagle to Whitesville | I-II | 10.43 ft | low | 9/6 12:30 | |
| WV | Paint Creek— 1. Laurel Grove Church to Mossy | II-IV | 10.43 ft | low | 9/6 12:30 | |
| WV | Paint Creek— 2. Mossy to Westerly (former coal yard) | II-III+ | 10.43 ft | low | 9/6 12:30 | |
| WV | Paint Creek— 3. Westerly (former coal yard) to Burnwell | II-IV | 10.43 ft | low | 9/6 12:30 |
| AW Gauge ID: | 5332 |
| USGS Station: | 03198350 |
| HUC: | 05050009 |
| Latitude: | 37.9689 |
| Longitude: | -81.5319 |
| Class: | -1 |
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