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Sealholtz Run is a tributary of the Susquehanna River in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It is approximately 2.0 miles (3.2 km) long and flows through Lower Augusta Township and Upper Augusta Township.[1] The watershed of the stream has an area of 0.77 square miles (2.0 km²). The stream is not designated as an impaired waterbody. Its drainage basin is designated as a Warmwater Fishery and a Migratory Fishery.

Sealholtz Run
Sealholtz Run looking upstream
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Valley in Lower Augusta Township, Pennsylvania
• elevation	between 820 and 840 feet (250 and 260 m)
Mouth
• location	Susquehanna River in Upper Augusta Township, Pennsylvania
• coordinates	40°48′44″N 76°50′11″W
• elevation	427 ft (130 m)
Length	2.0 mi (3.2 km)
Basin size	0.77 sq mi (2.0 km2)
Basin features
Progression	Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay

Course

Sealholtz Run begins in a valley in Lower Augusta Township. It flows west-southwest for several tenths of a mile before turning west-northwest, while the sides of its valley become steeper. After a few tenths of a mile, the stream turns south and then west before turning northwest. A short distance further downstream, it turns west-northwest, and leaves its valley. After a short distance, it crosses Pennsylvania Route 147 and a railroad, and reaches its confluence with the Susquehanna River.[1]

Sealholtz Run joins the Susquehanna River 120.24 miles (193.51 km) upriver of its mouth.[2]

Hydrology

Sealholtz Run is not designated as an impaired waterbody.[3] PPL Corporation was once given a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit to discharge stormwater into the stream for construction purposes.[4]

Geography and geology

The elevation near the mouth of Sealholtz Run is 427 feet (130 m) above sea level.[5] The elevation of the stream's source is between 820 and 840 feet (250 and 260 m) above sea level.[1]

Sealholtz Run joins the Susquehanna River on the river's left bank.[6]

Watershed

The watershed of Sealholtz Run has an area of 0.77 square miles (2.0 km²).[2] The stream is entirely within the United States Geological Survey quadrangle of Sunbury.[5] Its designated use is for aquatic life.[3]

History

Sealholtz Run was entered into the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979. Its identifier in the Geographic Names Information System is 1187195.[5]

Biology

The drainage basin of Sealholtz Run is designated as a Warmwater Fishery and a Migratory Fishery.[7] The stream is affected by catch and release regulations for bass.[8]

See also

• Hallowing Run, next tributary of the Susquehanna River going upriver
• Rolling Green Run, next tributary of the Susquehanna River going upriver
• List of rivers of Pennsylvania

References

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