Dirickson Creek (Little Assawoman Bay tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dirickson Creek |
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Dirickson Creek north of Fenwick West, Delaware
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Little Assawoman Bay |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
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| Main source | confluence of Batson Branch and Bearhole Ditch about 0.25 miles northwest of Fenwick West, Delaware 8 ft (2.4 m) 38°28′50″N 075°08′08″W / 38.48056°N 75.13556°W |
| River mouth | Little Assawoman Bay Laws Point, Delaware 0 ft (0 m) 38°29′02″N 075°04′54″W / 38.48389°N 75.08167°W |
| Length | 3.64 mi (5.86 km) |
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| Progression | east |
| River system | Little Assawoman Bay |
| Basin size | 18.37 square miles (47.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | Old Mill Bridge Road |
Dirickson Creek is a small waterway, about 3.64 miles (5.86 km) long, located in Sussex County, Delaware. It's like a smaller stream that flows into a larger body of water called Little Assawoman Bay. This creek is an important part of the local water system.
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What is Dirickson Creek?
Dirickson Creek is a "third-order tributary." This means it's a stream that gets its water from smaller streams (first and second-order streams). Think of it like a tree: the tiny twigs are first-order streams, bigger branches are second-order, and even bigger branches that collect water from those are third-order. Dirickson Creek helps carry water from the land into Little Assawoman Bay.
Other Names for the Creek
Sometimes, Dirickson Creek has been called by another name: Williams Creek. This information comes from the Geographic Names Information System, which is a database that keeps track of place names in the United States.
Where Does the Creek Start and End?
Dirickson Creek begins when two smaller streams, called Batson Branch and Bearhole Ditch, join together. This meeting point is about 0.25 miles (0.40 km) northwest of Fenwick West in Sussex County, Delaware.
From there, the creek flows generally towards the east. It continues its journey until it reaches and empties into Little Assawoman Bay. The mouth of the creek, where it meets the bay, is located at a place called Laws Point, Delaware.
The Land Around the Creek
The area of land that drains water into Dirickson Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 18.37 square miles (47.58 square kilometers).
- Rainfall: The area around Dirickson Creek gets a good amount of rain each year, about 44.7 inches (113.5 cm). This rain helps keep the creek flowing.
- Forests: About 4.9% of the land in the watershed is covered by forests. These trees and plants help to filter the water and keep the soil healthy.
