Gauge Description:

Painted Gauge on downstream side of Rt. 131 bridge abutment

Linked gauge is on the East Fork of the Little Miami, about 2-3 miles downstream of where Stonelick comes in. It can give a general idea of water in the area, however the gauge is below Harsha Dam and is influenced by discharge from the dam. The solution? Check out the river stage from the gauge below the dam and compare with the linked gauge. Several other creeks enter the river between the two gauges, but none larger than Stonelick. If they are running, Stonelick will be running.

IF YOU CHECK OUT BOTH GAUGES AND RUN THE CREEK, PLEASE REPORT YOUR LEVELS! That will allow me to prepare a virtual gauge for this run. Also include the level on the painted gauge at the put in. Send to streamkeeper

Thanks!


(below is for painted gauge)

Min: 2 ft?

Max: 5 ft.

As you will see from the user notes below, people run this far above the suggest maximun level. However, it is quite dangerous. See William Nealy's Kayak book for "The Joys of Flood"

This section runs only after heavy rains and drops quite quickly. Pay careful attention to the gauge, weather conditions and if the water is rising or falling