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    Cumberland Falls

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      Cumberland Falls
    Name of Waterfall

    Cumberland Falls

    Description

    Cumberland Falls is one of the largest waterfalls by volume, as well as one of the most powerful waterfalls east of the Mississippi River. The falls plunge 68-feet in a curtain of water which averages about 160 feet in width, and can increase to as much as 260 feet during periods of flood.

    Other Names

    ['Great Falls', 'Little Niagara Falls', 'Shawnee Falls']

    Magnitude

    108.24

    IWC Rating (International Waterfall Classification)

    5.6

    Total Height (ft)

    68

    Tallest Drop

    68

    Number of Drops

    1

    Average Width

    160

    Maximum Width

    260

    Average High Volume (Cubic ft per second)

    4,440 cfs (8 months)

    Average Low Volume (Cubic ft per second)

    920 cfs (4 months)

    Pitch

    90 degrees

    Run (ft)

    20

    Watershed or Feeder Stream

    Cumberland River