Dunbar Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dunbar Creek |
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Location of Dunbar Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Youghiogheny River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Borough | Connellsville Dunbar |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Coolspring Run divide Jumonville, Pennsylvania 2,130 ft (650 m) 39°52′58″N 079°38′40″W / 39.88278°N 79.64444°W |
| River mouth | Youghiogheny River Connellsville, Pennsylvania 879 ft (268 m) 40°00′16″N 079°35′51″W / 40.00444°N 79.59750°W |
| Length | 12.83 mi (20.65 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally north |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 36.91 square miles (95.6 km2) |
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| Bridges | Church Hill Road, Railroad Street, Bridge Street, Riverside Drive |
Dunbar Creek is a stream located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It flows into the Youghiogheny River in Connellsville. The creek is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) long. It is well-known for its excellent trout fishing.
Many people enjoy fly fishing in a special section of the creek. The Pennsylvania Fish Commission adds brown and brook trout to the stream. You can even find some native brook trout in its upper parts. The Budinsky hole is a very popular spot for fishing on the creek.
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About Dunbar Creek
Dunbar Creek is an important natural feature in Fayette County. It is a tributary, meaning it flows into a larger river. The creek helps support local wildlife and provides a place for outdoor activities.
Where Does Dunbar Creek Start and End?
Dunbar Creek begins in a pond near Jumonville, Pennsylvania. It then flows generally north. The creek runs along the west side of Chestnut Ridge. Finally, it joins the Youghiogheny River in Connellsville.
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common point. For Dunbar Creek, its watershed covers about 36.91 square miles (95.6 km²). This area gets about 48.3 inches (123 cm) of rain each year. About 85% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests.
Other Names for Dunbar Creek
Historically, Dunbar Creek has been known by another name. According to the Geographic Names Information System, it was also called "New Haven and Dunber Creek."
Special Natural Areas
The area where Dunbar Creek meets the Youghiogheny River is called the Dunbar Creek Confluence BDA. BDA stands for "Biological Diversity Area." This spot has a mature riverine forest, which means an old forest along a river. It also has a special "scour habitat." These features provide a home for a unique plant species. This plant is considered to be of special concern.
