Sealholtz Run is a tributary of the Susquehanna River in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It is approximately 2.0 miles (3.2 km) long and flows through Lower Augusta Township and Upper Augusta Township.[1] The watershed of the stream has an area of 0.77 square miles (2.0 km2). The stream is not designated as an impaired waterbody. Its drainage basin is designated as a Warmwater Fishery and a Migratory Fishery.
| Sealholtz Run | |
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 Sealholtz Run looking upstream | |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Valley in Lower Augusta Township, Pennsylvania |
| • elevation | between 820 and 840 feet (250 and 260 m) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Susquehanna River in Upper Augusta Township, Pennsylvania |
• coordinates | 40°48′44″N 76°50′11″W / 40.8123°N 76.8365°W |
• elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Length | 2.0 mi (3.2 km) |
| Basin size | 0.77 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
Course
editSealholtz Run begins in a valley in Lower Augusta Township. It flows west-southwest for several tenths of a mile before turning west-northwest, while the sides of its valley become steeper. After a few tenths of a mile, the stream turns south and then west before turning northwest. A short distance further downstream, it turns west-northwest, and leaves its valley. After a short distance, it crosses Pennsylvania Route 147 and a railroad, and reaches its confluence with the Susquehanna River.[1]
Sealholtz Run joins the Susquehanna River 120.24 miles (193.51 km) upriver of its mouth.[2]
Hydrology
editSealholtz Run is not designated as an impaired waterbody.[3] PPL Corporation was once given a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit to discharge stormwater into the stream for construction purposes.[4]
Geography and geology
editThe elevation near the mouth of Sealholtz Run is 427 feet (130 m) above sea level.[5] The elevation of the stream's source is between 820 and 840 feet (250 and 260 m) above sea level.[1]
Sealholtz Run joins the Susquehanna River on the river's left bank.[6]
Watershed
editThe watershed of Sealholtz Run has an area of 0.77 square miles (2.0 km2).[2] The stream is entirely within the United States Geological Survey quadrangle of Sunbury.[5] Its designated use is for aquatic life.[3]
History
editSealholtz Run was entered into the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. Its identifier in the Geographic Names Information System is 1187195.[5]
Biology
editThe drainage basin of Sealholtz Run is designated as a Warmwater Fishery and a Migratory Fishery.[7] The stream is affected by catch and release regulations for bass.[8]
See also
edit- Hallowing Run, next tributary of the Susquehanna River going upriver
- Rolling Green Run, next tributary of the Susquehanna River going upriver
- List of rivers of Pennsylvania
References
edit- ^ a b c United States Geological Survey, The National Map Viewer, retrieved September 1, 2015
- ^ a b Pennsylvania Gazetteer of Streams (PDF), November 2, 2001, p. 123, retrieved September 1, 2015
- ^ a b "2006 Waterbody Report for Sealholtz Run", United States Environmental Protection Agency, retrieved September 1, 2015
- ^ "General Permit Type—PAG-02", Pennsylvania Bulletin, June 18, 2011, retrieved September 1, 2015
- ^ a b c Geographic Names Information System, Feature Detail Report for: Sealholtz Run, retrieved September 1, 2015
- ^ United States Army Corps of Engineers (July 2003), Susquehanna River Flood Warning and Response System (PDF), p. 11, retrieved September 1, 2015
- ^ "§ 93.9m. Drainage List M. Susquehanna River Basin in Pennsylvania Susquehanna River", Pennsylvania Code, retrieved September 1, 2015
- ^ Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, 2013 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary Summary of Fishing Regulations and Laws (PDF), p. 4, retrieved August 31, 2015