Dimple Creek (Tohickon Creek tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dimple Creek
Light reflecting off Lake Towhee
Dimple Creek
Other name(s)	Kimples Creek
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Bucks
Township	Haycock
Physical characteristics
Main source	520 feet (160 m) 40°30′40″N 75°15′22″W / 40.51111°N 75.25611°W / 40.51111; -75.25611
River mouth	456 feet (139 m) 40°27′19″N 75°16′36″W / 40.45528°N 75.27667°W / 40.45528; -75.27667
Length	3.89 miles (6.26 km)
Basin features
Progression	Dimple Creek → Tohickon Creek → Delaware River → Delaware Bay
River system	Delaware River
Basin size	7.33 square miles (19.0 km2)
Landmarks	Haycock Mountain
Waterbodies	Lake Towhee
Bridges	Stoney Garden Road East Sawmill Road Deerwood Lane Roudenbush Road East Thatcher Road

Dimple Creek (also known as Kimples Creek) is a small stream in Haycock Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It flows into the Tohickon Creek. This creek is part of the larger Delaware River watershed, which means its water eventually flows into the Delaware River and then out to the ocean.

Facts About Dimple Creek

Dimple Creek is an important part of the local water system. It has a watershed area of about 7.33 square miles (18.99 square kilometers). A watershed is like a big bowl where all the rain and snowmelt drain into one main stream or river. Dimple Creek also flows through a popular spot called Lake Towhee.

Where Dimple Creek Flows

Dimple Creek starts high up at about 520 feet (158 meters) above sea level. It begins in the northern part of Haycock Township from a small pond. This pond is located west of a place called Little Haycock Mountain.

From its start, the creek flows south. It picks up water from a smaller stream that joins it from the left side. Then, Dimple Creek flows into Lake Towhee. This lake was created by building a dam across the creek.

After leaving Lake Towhee, the creek continues flowing southwest. It finally meets the Tohickon Creek at a place called the Levi Sheard Mill. At this point, the elevation is about 456 feet (139 meters). The entire stream is about 3.89 miles (6.26 kilometers) long. This means it drops about 16.45 feet for every mile it travels.

The Rocks Under Dimple Creek

Dimple Creek flows over some very old and interesting rocks. These rocks were formed when hot, melted rock called magma pushed its way into older rocks about 200 million years ago. This happened during the Jurassic and Triassic periods, which were a long, long time ago when dinosaurs roamed the Earth!

When this magma cooled down, it formed a very hard rock called diabase. This diabase rock is made of minerals like labradorite and augite. Because diabase is so strong, it doesn't wear away easily. This means the creek has carved its path through very tough ground.

Bridges Over Dimple Creek

Several roads cross over Dimple Creek. Here are some of the bridges you might find:

Images for kids

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  Goose paddling in Lake Towhee in the Autumn of 2016.