Dry Creek (Haw River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dry Creek
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Haw River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Chatham
Physical characteristics
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 / 35.74417; -79.35278
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 / 35.79556; -79.18167
Length	12.89 mi (20.74 km)
Basin features
Progression	northeast
River system	Haw River
Basin size	20.21 square miles (52.3 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Long Branch Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Harold Hackney Road, Bowers Store Road, Silk Hope Gum Springs Road, Graham Road (NC 87), Old Graham Road

Dry Creek is a small stream, about 12.89 mi (20.74 km) long, located in Chatham County, North Carolina. It's known as a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river. In this case, Dry Creek flows into the Haw River.

Where Does Dry Creek Start and End?

Dry Creek begins its journey about 4 miles (6.4 km) south-southeast of a town called Silk Hope, North Carolina. This is in Chatham County.

From there, the creek flows generally towards the northeast. It continues until it reaches the Haw River. The spot where it joins the Haw River is upstream of Bynum, another town in North Carolina.

What is a Watershed?

A watershed is like a big bowl or area of land where all the rain and snowmelt drain into a common point, such as a river, lake, or ocean. For Dry Creek, its watershed covers about 20.21 square miles (52.3 km²) (52.3 km²) of land.

This area gets a good amount of rain, about 47.4 inches (120 cm) each year. A large part of the Dry Creek watershed, about 60%, is covered by forests. These forests are important because they help keep the water clean and healthy.

Maps of Dry Creek

Here are some maps that show where Dry Creek is located and the area it drains.

This map shows the path of Dry Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina.

This map highlights the watershed area of Dry Creek, showing all the land that drains into it.