Dry Creek (Haw River tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Dry Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Haw River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
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| Main source | divide between Harlands Creek and Landrum Creek (Rocky River) about 4 miles south-southeast of Silk Hope, North Carolina 630 ft (190 m) 35°44′39″N 079°21′10″W / 35.74417°N 79.35278°W |
| River mouth | Haw River about 2 miles northwest of Bynum, North Carolina 338 ft (103 m) 35°47′44″N 079°10′54″W / 35.79556°N 79.18167°W |
| Length | 12.89 mi (20.74 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northeast |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 20.21 square miles (52.3 km2) |
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| Bridges | Harold Hackney Road, Bowers Store Road, Silk Hope Gum Springs Road, Graham Road (NC 87), Old Graham Road |
Dry Creek is a 12.89 mi (20.74 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Haw River in Chatham County, North Carolina.
Course
Dry Creek rises about 4 miles south-southeast of Silk Hope, North Carolina in Chatham County and then flows northeast to the Haw River upstream of Bynum.
Watershed
Dry Creek drains 20.21 square miles (52.3 km2) of area, receives about 47.4 in/year of precipitation, and has a wetness index of 430.05 and is about 60% forested.
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