Brown Creek
| Brown Creek | |
|---|---|
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | valley on a mountain in the northwestern part of Larksville, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| • elevation | between 1,320 and 1,340 feet (400 and 410 m) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Susquehanna River in Plymouth, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
• coordinates | 41°14′19″N 75°56′33″W / 41.2386°N 75.9425°W |
• elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Length | 3.1 mi (5.0 km) |
| Basin size | 2.79 mi2 (7.2 km2) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | often dry |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
Brown Creek (also known as Brown's Creek) is a tributary of the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is approximately 3.1 miles (5.0 km) long and flows through Larksville and Plymouth. The watershed of the creek has an area of 2.79 square miles (7.2 km2). It is designated as a Coldwater Fishery and a Migratory Fishery. The creek has two dams on it: the Brown Creek Dam and the Brown Creek Debris Dam. It is crossed by a number of bridges, and covered by several buildings.