Table 2. Channel gradients of primary streams in the St. Francis River basin.
Stream Average Gradient (ft/mi)
6° 5° 4° 3° 2° 1°
Upper St. Francis River 4.7 8.0 18.1 11.6 43.0 225.0
Big Creek 11.2 29.4 45.4 75.4 160.2
Stouts Creek 21.5 28.8 53.6 70.1 166.7
Little St. Francis River 7.6 8.9 35.1 62.1 133.1
Wolf Creek 4.1 5.0 14.7 23.1 55.6
Lower St. Francis River 1.1 --- --- --- --- ---
Mingo Ditch 1.3 4.5 32.1 51.4 84.0
Lick Creek/Dudley Main Ditch 2.6 6.2 8.1 22.2 66.7
Un-Named Ditch 2.7 3.4 16.6 58.8 212.5

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