Somonauk Creek, Illinois, US
|
|
Lake Holiday dam to Fox River (10.7 miles)
| Usual Difficulty |
I-II (varies with level) |
| Avg. Gradient |
10 fpm |
| Max Gradient |
15 fpm |
Gauge Information
| Name |
Range |
Difficulty |
Updated |
Level |
|
MILL CREEK NEAR BATAVIA, IL
|
|
usgs-05551330 |
80 - 400 cfs
|
I |
00h35m |
~ 15
cfs
(rc= -0.8 ) |
Almost certainly too low. (Use of reference gauge means on-site inspection is required to confirm flows here.) Reference gauge (27.6 sq.mi. drainage) is Mill Creek in Batavia (about 30 miles N.E.) should provide rough indication of runnalbe flows. |
River Description
This small, scenic stream offers a few good shoals and a couple short dams which may offer
entertainment (at the right flows). Area around put-in is private landholding association
(residential development), and may result in your put-in being contested. It is recommended you
be quick and discreet.
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2009-10-08 12:39:45
