Flat Creek (Mohawk River tributary)

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Flat Creek
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Location of the mouth within New York
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Flat Creek (Mohawk River tributary) (the United States)
Native nameOnogerreah
Location
Country United States
State New York
Counties Schoharie, Montgomery
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationEast of Sharon Springs
  coordinates 42°47′40″N74°32′32″W / 42.7945187°N 74.5420834°W / 42.7945187; -74.5420834 [1]
  elevationApproximately 1,145 ft (349 m)
Mouth Mohawk River
  location
Sprakers
  coordinates
42°53′39″N74°30′49″W / 42.89417°N 74.51361°W / 42.89417; -74.51361 [1]
  elevation
285 ft (87 m) [1]
Basin size52.2 sq mi (135 km2)
Basin features
WaterfallsFlat Creek Falls

Flat Creek is a river in Schoharie and Montgomery counties in the state of New York. It begins east of Sharon Springs and flows in a general northward direction before flowing into the Mohawk River in Sprakers. [2] Flat Creek Falls, also known as Sprakers Falls, is located on the creek by Sprakers. [3] The Kanyenkeha (Mohawk) referred to the creek as Onogerreah, and the mouth of the creek as Utlogowanke. [4] :125–127

Contents

Hydrology

There was formerly a stream gauge located where Hilltop Road crosses the creek. It was in service from June 24, 1992 to June 20, 1995. [5]

The land use in the Flat Creek watershed is almost entirely agricultural. The creek has poor water quality, which is most likely due to the large amount of agricultural activity. [6] [7]

Fishing

Suckers can be speared and taken from the section of the creek within Montgomery County from January 1 to May 15, each year. [8] :23

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References

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  2. "Flat Creek". usgs.gov. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  3. "Flat Creek Falls". www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com. World Waterfall Database. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  4. Beauchamp, William M. (1907). Aboriginal Place Names of New York. New York State Education Department. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  5. "USGS 01349240 Flat Creek Near Ames NY". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  6. "Mohawk River Watershed Assessment Report for the Flat Creek Sub-watershed" (PDF). Fultonville, NY: Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District. July 11, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  7. "Mohawk River Watershed Assessment Report for the Headwaters Flat Creek" (PDF). Schoharie, NY: Schoharie County Soil and Water Conservation District. May 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  8. "NEW YORK STATE FRESHWATER FISHING REGULATIONS GUIDE" (PDF). www.dec.ny.gov. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. April 1, 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 30, 2021. Retrieved August 30, 2021.