Gauge Description:
This typically runs after a heavy local rain. Like most small creeks there is no online gauge on the creek. The cited gauge (Big Sandy Creek at Rockville) should provide a good indication of runnability. You can also call the Pittsburgh River Office at (412)262-5290.
The boater's gauge (the only way to find out for sure about runnability) is looking at the "OLD" Bridge footer just upstream of the take-out. The bridge footer is a cement ledge that sticks out on the river left downstream side. Consider the top of the ledge to be the absolute minimum level. I found that 3Â to 6Â above the footer is a good run. While IÂm sure it could be run much higher I would be careful! At high levels certain areas of the creek could be a flush. Daugherty tends to fall fast, so if you get there and it seems too high just come back in a couple of hours.
Gauge Information
| Name |
Range |
Difficulty |
Updated |
Level |
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BIG SANDY CREEK AT ROCKVILLE, WV
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usgs-03070500 |
8.00 - 11.00 ft
|
V |
05h33m |
21.69
ft
(rc= 4.6 ) |
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| Range | Water Level | Difficulty | Comment |
|---|
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8.00 -11.00
ft |
barely runnable-high runnable |
V |
Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report. |
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Report - Reports of Daugherty Run Co. Rd 3-12 to Cheat River and related gauges
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