Further upstream from the river, the creek is sometimes only a foot or two deep, which is why historically mills that used the creek had to use dams to keep a constant flow to run them. Bass, bluegill and catfish are the most common fish on the creek.
The shallowness of the creek upstream from the river necessitates the use of dams to maintain a constant water flow for mill operation. The creek's inhabitants include bass, bluegill, and catfish.