Dry Run | |
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Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | flat area west of Sauerkraut Hill in Allen Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania |
• elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
Mouth | |
• location | Lehigh River in Northampton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania |
• coordinates | 40°40′18″N 75°29′06″W / 40.6718°N 75.4849°W |
• elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
Length | 2.6 mi (4.2 km) |
Basin size | 2.46 sq mi (6.4 km2) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Lehigh River → Delaware River → Delaware Bay |
Dry Run is a tributary of the Lehigh River in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is approximately 2.6 miles (4.2 km) long and flows through Allen Township and Northampton. [1] The stream is designated as a Coldwater Fishery and a Migratory Fishery. It is often dry.
Dry Run begins in a flat area west of Sauerkraut Hill in Allen Township. It flows south for several tenths of a mile before crossing Pennsylvania Route 329 and continuing to flow south. The stream eventually begins to gradually turn southwest and enters Northampton. Here, it flows west-southwest for a few tenths of a mile before turning southwest for several tenths of a mile. The stream then reaches its confluence with the Lehigh River. [1]
Dry Run joins the Lehigh River 22.14 miles (35.63 km) upstream of its mouth. [2]
The elevation near the mouth of Dry Run is 282 feet (86 m) above sea level. [3] The elevation near the stream's source is 459 feet (140 m) above sea level. [1]
The watershed of Dry Run has an area of 2.46 square miles (6.4 km2). [2] The stream is entirely within the United States Geological Survey quadrangle of Catasauqua. [3]
Polluted stormwater in Allen Township has the potential to impact Dry Run. [4] However, an NPDES permit was once issued for discharge of stormwater into the stream, associated with construction activities. [5] The stream frequently is dry. [6]
Dry Run was entered into the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. Its identifier in the Geographic Names Information System is 1173531. [3]
In 1787, Christian Schwartz constructed a large stone house at the mouth of Dry Run. [7]
A lost Pratt through truss bridge was once built over Dry Run for the Lehigh Valley Transit Co. [8] Historically, a trolley bridge crossed the stream and a school was located near this bridge. [7] In 2014, the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor received $217,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to replace a pedestrian bridge over the stream. [9]
The drainage basin of Dry Run is designated as a Coldwater Fishery and a Migratory Fishery. [10]
Dry Run | |
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Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | flat area west of Sauerkraut Hill in Allen Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania |
• elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
Mouth | |
• location | Lehigh River in Northampton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania |
• coordinates | 40°40′18″N 75°29′06″W / 40.6718°N 75.4849°W |
• elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
Length | 2.6 mi (4.2 km) |
Basin size | 2.46 sq mi (6.4 km2) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Lehigh River → Delaware River → Delaware Bay |
Dry Run is a tributary of the Lehigh River in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is approximately 2.6 miles (4.2 km) long and flows through Allen Township and Northampton. [1] The stream is designated as a Coldwater Fishery and a Migratory Fishery. It is often dry.
Dry Run begins in a flat area west of Sauerkraut Hill in Allen Township. It flows south for several tenths of a mile before crossing Pennsylvania Route 329 and continuing to flow south. The stream eventually begins to gradually turn southwest and enters Northampton. Here, it flows west-southwest for a few tenths of a mile before turning southwest for several tenths of a mile. The stream then reaches its confluence with the Lehigh River. [1]
Dry Run joins the Lehigh River 22.14 miles (35.63 km) upstream of its mouth. [2]
The elevation near the mouth of Dry Run is 282 feet (86 m) above sea level. [3] The elevation near the stream's source is 459 feet (140 m) above sea level. [1]
The watershed of Dry Run has an area of 2.46 square miles (6.4 km2). [2] The stream is entirely within the United States Geological Survey quadrangle of Catasauqua. [3]
Polluted stormwater in Allen Township has the potential to impact Dry Run. [4] However, an NPDES permit was once issued for discharge of stormwater into the stream, associated with construction activities. [5] The stream frequently is dry. [6]
Dry Run was entered into the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. Its identifier in the Geographic Names Information System is 1173531. [3]
In 1787, Christian Schwartz constructed a large stone house at the mouth of Dry Run. [7]
A lost Pratt through truss bridge was once built over Dry Run for the Lehigh Valley Transit Co. [8] Historically, a trolley bridge crossed the stream and a school was located near this bridge. [7] In 2014, the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor received $217,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to replace a pedestrian bridge over the stream. [9]
The drainage basin of Dry Run is designated as a Coldwater Fishery and a Migratory Fishery. [10]