River TN NC SC

Tuckasegee River (Bear Creek Lake)

Tennessee • 35.2959, -83.1378

Length

66 mi

106 km

Elevation

3,644′ → 1,668′

1,976 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.57%

30.0 ft/mi

Drainage

734 mi²

1,901 km²

Avg Flow

1,827 cfs

1.9 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

743 mi

1,196 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

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Access Sites on Tuckasegee River (Bear Creek Lake)

There are 1 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Tuckasegee River (Bear Creek Lake).