Lewis Run (also known as Unt to Roaring Brook) is a tributary of Roaring Brook in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is approximately 3.6 miles (5.8 km) long and flows through Ross Township and Hunlock Township.[1] A relatively small amount on non-municipal sewage is discharged into the stream. However, it is not considered to be impaired and wild trout naturally reproduce within it.
| Lewis Run Unt to Roaring Brook | |
|---|---|
 satellite map of Lewis Run | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | southeastern Ross Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| • elevation | between 1,200 and 1,220 feet (370 and 370 m) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Roaring Brook in Hunlock Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
• coordinates | 41°15′18″N 76°07′04″W / 41.2551°N 76.1179°W |
• elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Length | 3.6 mi (5.8 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Roaring Brook → Hunlock Creek → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
Course
editLewis Run begins in southeastern Ross Township. It flows south-southeast for a few hundred feet before turning southwest. The stream then turns west and enters a valley. It then gradually turns south and flows in a generally southwardly direction for a few miles, flowing in its valley alongside State Route 4029 and entering Hunlock Township. The stream eventually turns southwest. After several tenths of a mile, it crosses State Route 4026 and reaches its confluence with Roaring Brook.[1]
Lewis Run joins Roaring Brook on the latter stream's right bank.[1]
Geography and geology
editThe elevation near the mouth of Lewis Run is 958 feet (292 m) above sea level.[2] The elevation near the stream's source is between 1,200 and 1,220 feet (370 and 370 m) above sea level.[1]
There is one feature on Lewis Run that is identified as a "problem area" by the Luzerne County Conservation District. This feature's identifier is HUN015. The feature consists of two fallen trees across the stream. However, there is a relatively little erosion or possibly even none at the site.[3]
Watershed and hydrology
editLewis Run is entirely within the United States Geological Survey quadrangle of Harveys Lake.[2]
An establishment known as Sweet Valley Mobile Home Villa has an NPDES permit to discharge non-municipal sewage into Lewis Run. This discharge is a minor discharge of 10,000 gallons per day.[4] However, the stream is not considered to be impaired.[5]
History
editIn the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's list of wild trout waters, Lewis Run is referred to as "Unt to Roaring Brook".[6]
Biology
editWild trout naturally reproduce in Lewis Run from its headwaters downstream to its mouth.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d United States Geological Survey, The National Map Viewer, archived from the original on March 29, 2012, retrieved February 4, 2015
- ^ a b Geographic Names Information System, Feature Detail Report for: Lewis Run, retrieved February 4, 2015
- ^ Borton-Lawson (June 30, 2010), Luzerne County Act 167 Phase II Stormwater Management Plan (PDF), archived from the original (PDF) on December 29, 2014, retrieved February 4, 2015
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (January 2009), Non-Municipal Sewage NPDES Permits, p. 3, retrieved March 7, 2015
- ^ United States Environmental Protection Agency (2006), Assessment Summary for Reporting Year 2006 Pennsylvania, Upper Susquehanna-Lackawanna Watershed, archived from the original on February 2, 2017, retrieved March 7, 2015
- ^ a b Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (January 2015), Pennsylvania Wild Trout Waters (Natural Reproduction) - Jan 2015 (PDF), p. 50, retrieved March 2, 2015