Candy Creek (Haw River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Candy Creek |
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Location of Candy Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Haw River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham Guilford |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Candy Creek and Reedy Fork about 1 mile east of Monticello, North Carolina 780 ft (240 m) 36°13′17″N 079°39′31″W / 36.22139°N 79.65861°W |
| River mouth | Haw River about 5 miles south of Reidsville, North Carolina 675 ft (206 m) 36°15′54″N 079°38′56″W / 36.26500°N 79.64889°W |
| Length | 3.03 mi (4.88 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | north-northeast |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 3.10 square miles (8.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | Candy Creek Road, US 29 |
Candy Creek is a 3.10 mi (4.99 km) long 1st order tributary to the Haw River, in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
Variant names
According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as:
- Kanady Creek
- Kenadys Branch
Course
Candy Creek rises on the divide between Candy Creek and Reedy Fork about 1 mile east of Monticello, North Carolina in Guilford County. Candy Creek then flows north-northeast into Rockingham County to meet the Haw River about 5 miles south of Reidsville, North Carolina.
Watershed
Candy Creek drains 3.10 square miles (8.0 km2) of area, receives about 46.2 in/year of precipitation, has a topographic wetness index of 403.48 and is about 29% forested.
Natural History
The Rockingham County Natural Heritage Inventory recognized one location in the Candy Creek watershed, Candy Creek Beaver Pond. Candy Creek Beaver Pond is of local significance and is part of a larger wetland system.
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