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| ==Geography and geology== | ==Geography and geology== | ||
| The elevation near the ] of Whitelock Creek is {{convert|554|ft|m}} above ].<ref name = "gnis">{{Citation|author = ]|url = http://gnis.usgs.gov/apex/f?p=136:3:0::NO::P3_FID,P3_TITLE:1199788,Whitelock%20Creek|title = Feature Detail Report for: Whitelock Creek|accessdate = September 4, 2015}}</ref> The elevation of the creek's ] is between {{convert|1340|and|1360|ft|m|0}} above sea level.<ref name = "nationalmap"/> | The elevation near the ] of Whitelock Creek is {{convert|554|ft|m}} above ].<ref name = "gnis">{{Citation|author = ]|url = http://gnis.usgs.gov/apex/f?p=136:3:0::NO::P3_FID,P3_TITLE:1199788,Whitelock%20Creek|title = Feature Detail Report for: Whitelock Creek|accessdate = September 4, 2015}}</ref> The elevation of the creek's ] is between {{convert|1340|and|1360|ft|m|0}} above sea level.<ref name = "nationalmap"/> | ||
| There are at least {{convert|2.0|mi|km}} of ] in the watersehd of Whitelock Creek. This pipeline crosses a number of streams.<ref name = "wilkes"/> | |||
| ==Watershed== | ==Watershed== | ||
| The ] of Whitelock Creek has an area of {{convert|11.6|sqmi|km2}}.<ref name = "gaz"/> The mouth of the stream is in the ] quadrangle of Ransom. However, its source is in the ] of Center Moreland.<ref name = "gnis"/> | The ] of Whitelock Creek has an area of {{convert|11.6|sqmi|km2}}.<ref name = "gaz"/> The mouth of the stream is in the ] quadrangle of Ransom. However, its source is in the ] of Center Moreland.<ref name = "gnis"/> | ||
| A ] known as Perrins Marsh Dam is situated on Whitelock Creek. The dam is classified as a "significant hazard" dam, as of 1981. At this point in time, a dam failure could have caused damage to properties and bridges further downstream, as well as possibly killing several people.<ref name = "national dam">{{Citation|author = Defense Technical Information Center|url = https://books.google.com/books?id=QuxLNwAACAAJ&dq=%22Whitelock+Creek%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CB0Q6AEwAGoVChMIhJn5gNzdxwIVy2w-Ch0zwAWv|title = National Dam Inspection Program. Perrins Marsh Dam (NDI I.D. PA-0886, DER I.D. 066-005), Susquehanna River Basin Whitelock Creek, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report|year = 1981|accessdate = September 4, 2015}}</ref> | |||
| The main ] in the watershed of Whitelock Creek is ]ed land. However, ] land is also present in significant amounts.<ref name = "wilkes">{{Citation|author = ]|url = http://energy.wilkes.edu/pages/240.asp|title = Whitelock Creek - Wyoming County|accessdate = September 4, 2015}}</ref> In the early 1980s, the land downstream of the Perrins Marsh Dam was mainly rural residential land for approximately {{convert|1|mi|km}}. Further downstream, it flowed through a largely uninhabited valley.<ref name = "national dam"/> | |||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
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| A steel stringer/multi-beam or girder bridge carrying State Route 2011/Village Road was built over Whitelock Creek in 1941 and is {{convert|27.9|ft|m}} long. A bridge of the same type was built over the creek in 1945 {{convert|3|mi|km}} east of ]. This bridge is {{convert|44.9|ft|m}} and carries T348/Lockville Road. A third bridge of the same type was built over the creek in 1945 and was repaired in 1996. It is {{convert|33.1|ft|m}} long and carries T336. A concrete slab bridge carrying State Route 2009/Brace Road over Whitelock Creek was constructed in 1961 and is {{convert|30.8|ft|m}} long. In 2007, a concrete ] or girders bridge carrying ] over the creek was built. This bridge is {{convert|62.0|ft|m}} long.<ref>{{Citation|url = http://uglybridges.com/pa/wyoming/|title = Wyoming County|accessdate = September 4, 2015}}</ref> | A steel stringer/multi-beam or girder bridge carrying State Route 2011/Village Road was built over Whitelock Creek in 1941 and is {{convert|27.9|ft|m}} long. A bridge of the same type was built over the creek in 1945 {{convert|3|mi|km}} east of ]. This bridge is {{convert|44.9|ft|m}} and carries T348/Lockville Road. A third bridge of the same type was built over the creek in 1945 and was repaired in 1996. It is {{convert|33.1|ft|m}} long and carries T336. A concrete slab bridge carrying State Route 2009/Brace Road over Whitelock Creek was constructed in 1961 and is {{convert|30.8|ft|m}} long. In 2007, a concrete ] or girders bridge carrying ] over the creek was built. This bridge is {{convert|62.0|ft|m}} long.<ref>{{Citation|url = http://uglybridges.com/pa/wyoming/|title = Wyoming County|accessdate = September 4, 2015}}</ref> | ||
| A cleanup of flood debris and gravel on Whitelock Creek was planned in 2006.<ref>{{Citaiton|newspaper = Wyoming County Press Examiner|url = http://archives.wcexaminer.com/index.php/2006/08/23/200k-slated-for-stream-bank-work/|title = $200k slated for stream bank work|date = August 23, 2006|accessdate = September 4, 2015}}</ref> In 2012, several members of the ] cleaned up debris along Whitelock Creek.<ref>{{Citation|author = Robert L. Baker|newspaper = ]|url = http://citizensvoice.com/news/nccc-team-cleans-up-debris-in-falls-1.1293725|title = NCCC team cleans up debris in Falls|date = April 2, 2012|accessdate = September 4, 2015}}</ref> One bridge over the creek is considered to be structurally deficient.<ref>{{Citation|author = Robert Swift|newspaper = ]|url = http://m.thetimes-tribune.com/news/state-won-t-wait-on-bridge-weights-1.1540278|title = State won't wait on bridge weights|date = August 23, 2013|accessdate = September 4, 2015}}</ref> | |||
| ==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
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| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| *], next tributary of the Susquehanna River going downriver | *], next tributary of the Susquehanna River going downriver | ||
| *], next tributary of the Susquehanna River going upriver | *], next tributary of the Susquehanna River going upriver | ||
| *] | *] | ||
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Whitelock Creek is a tributary of the Susquehanna River in Wyoming County and Luzerne County, in Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is approximately 7.6 miles (12.2 km) long and flows through Northmoreland Township and Exeter Township in Wyoming County and Franklin Township and Exeter Township in Luzerne County.
Course
Whitelock Creek begins on a hill in Northmoreland Township, Wyoming County. It flows south-southeast for several tenths of a mile before turning east and then southeast. After a few tenths of a mile, the creek enters Franklin Township, Luzerne County and flows into Perrins Marsh. In Perrins Marsh, it reenters Northmoreland Township, Wyoming County and flows north-northeast for a few tenths of amile. It then turns east-northeast for a few miles, flowing along a valley that gradually narrows. The creek enters Exeter Township, Wyoming County and briefly passes into Exeter Township, Luzerne County before reentering Exeter Township, Wyoming County. It then turns north-northeast for a few miles before turning east and receiving Mill Creek, its only named tributary, from the left. The creek continues flowing east along the border of the census-designated place of West Falls before crossing Pennsylvania Route 92 and reaching its confluence with the Susquehanna River.
Whitelock Creek joins the Susquehanna River 207.28 miles (333.58 km) upriver of its mouth.
Geography and geology
The elevation near the mouth of Whitelock Creek is 554 feet (169 m) above sea level. The elevation of the creek's source is between 1,340 and 1,360 feet (408 and 415 m) above sea level.
There are at least 2.0 miles (3.2 km) of pipeline in the watersehd of Whitelock Creek. This pipeline crosses a number of streams.
Watershed
The watershed of Whitelock Creek has an area of 11.6 square miles (30 km). The mouth of the stream is in the United States Geological Survey quadrangle of Ransom. However, its source is in the quadrangle of Center Moreland.
A dam known as Perrins Marsh Dam is situated on Whitelock Creek. The dam is classified as a "significant hazard" dam, as of 1981. At this point in time, a dam failure could have caused damage to properties and bridges further downstream, as well as possibly killing several people.
The main land use in the watershed of Whitelock Creek is forested land. However, agricultural land is also present in significant amounts. In the early 1980s, the land downstream of the Perrins Marsh Dam was mainly rural residential land for approximately 1 mile (1.6 km). Further downstream, it flowed through a largely uninhabited valley.
History
Whitelock Creek was entered into the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. Its identifier in the Geographic Names Information System is 1199788.
A steel stringer/multi-beam or girder bridge carrying State Route 2011/Village Road was built over Whitelock Creek in 1941 and is 27.9 feet (8.5 m) long. A bridge of the same type was built over the creek in 1945 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Center Moreland. This bridge is 44.9 feet (13.7 m) and carries T348/Lockville Road. A third bridge of the same type was built over the creek in 1945 and was repaired in 1996. It is 33.1 feet (10.1 m) long and carries T336. A concrete slab bridge carrying State Route 2009/Brace Road over Whitelock Creek was constructed in 1961 and is 30.8 feet (9.4 m) long. In 2007, a concrete box beam or girders bridge carrying Pennsylvania Route 92 over the creek was built. This bridge is 62.0 feet (18.9 m) long.
A cleanup of flood debris and gravel on Whitelock Creek was planned in 2006. In 2012, several members of the National Civilian Community Corps cleaned up debris along Whitelock Creek. One bridge over the creek is considered to be structurally deficient.
Biology
The drainage basin of Whitelock Creek is designated as a Coldwater Fishery and a Migratory Fishery. Wild trout naturally reproduce in the creek and its tributary Mill Creek from their upper reaches downstream to their mouths.
See also
- Keeler Creek, next tributary of the Susquehanna River going downriver
- Buttermilk Creek (Susquehanna River), next tributary of the Susquehanna River going upriver
- List of rivers of Pennsylvania
References
- ^ United States Geological Survey, The National Map Viewer, retrieved September 3, 2015
- ^ Pennsylvania Gazetteer of Streams (PDF), November 2, 2001, p. 150, retrieved September 4, 2015
- ^ Geographic Names Information System, Feature Detail Report for: Whitelock Creek, retrieved September 4, 2015
- ^ Wilkes University, Whitelock Creek - Wyoming County, retrieved September 4, 2015
- ^ Defense Technical Information Center (1981), National Dam Inspection Program. Perrins Marsh Dam (NDI I.D. PA-0886, DER I.D. 066-005), Susquehanna River Basin Whitelock Creek, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report, retrieved September 4, 2015
- Wyoming County, retrieved September 4, 2015
- Template:Citaiton
- Robert L. Baker (April 2, 2012), "NCCC team cleans up debris in Falls", Citizens' Voice, retrieved September 4, 2015
- Robert Swift (August 23, 2013), "State won't wait on bridge weights", The Times Tribune, retrieved September 4, 2015
- "§ 93.9i. Drainage List I. Susquehanna River Basin in Pennsylvania Susquehanna River", Pennsylvania Code, retrieved September 4, 2015
- Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (August 2015), Pennsylvania Wild Trout Waters (Natural Reproduction) - August 2015 (PDF), p. 106, retrieved September 4, 2015