Beaver Creek (Reedy Fork tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Beaver Creek |
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Location of Beaver Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Reedy Fork |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford Forsyth |
| City | Kernersville |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Beaver Creek, East Belews Creek, and Haw River about 0.25 miles northeast of Kernersville, North Carolina 978 ft (298 m) 36°08′14″N 080°02′53″W / 36.13722°N 80.04806°W |
| River mouth | Reedy Fork about 3 miles east-southeast of Oak Ridge, North Carolina 781 ft (238 m) 36°10′08″N 079°57′29″W / 36.16889°N 79.95806°W |
| Length | 6.16 mi (9.91 km) |
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| Progression | northeast |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 6.74 square miles (17.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | Eden Bridge Drive, Eden Terrace Drive, Beeson Road, Willard Road, NC 68 |
Beaver Creek is a small stream, about 6.16 mi (9.91 km) long, located in Guilford County, North Carolina. It's a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Beaver Creek flows into Reedy Fork. Reedy Fork then joins the Haw River, which is part of a much bigger river system.
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Where Does Beaver Creek Flow?
Beaver Creek starts in Forsyth County. Its source is near Kernersville, North Carolina. This is where the land divides the water flow between Beaver Creek and another stream called East Belews Creek.
Journey Through Counties
From its starting point, Beaver Creek flows towards the northeast. It soon crosses into Guilford County.
Meeting Reedy Fork
The creek continues its journey until it reaches its end. It flows into Reedy Fork about 3 miles (4.8 km) east-southeast of Oak Ridge, North Carolina. This is where the waters of Beaver Creek join Reedy Fork.
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is like a big bowl or a drainage area. All the rain and melted snow that falls within this area eventually flows into one main river or stream.
Beaver Creek's Drainage Area
Beaver Creek's watershed covers an area of about 6.74 square miles (17.5 km2). This means all the water that falls on these 6.74 square miles eventually makes its way into Beaver Creek.
Rainfall and Environment
The area around Beaver Creek gets about 45.2 inches (115 cm) of rain each year. About 35% of the land in its watershed is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and healthy.
