Falls Creek (Deep River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Falls Creek |
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Location of Falls Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Deep River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore Chatham |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Bear Creek divide Pond about 1 mile northwest of Harpers Crossroads, North Carolina 505 ft (154 m) 35°34′49″N 079°28′46″W / 35.58028°N 79.47944°W |
| River mouth | Deep River about 0.25 miles southeast of High Falls, North Carolina 275 ft (84 m) 35°28′51″N 079°30′40″W / 35.48083°N 79.51111°W |
| Length | 10.80 mi (17.38 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Deep River |
| Basin size | 14.34 square miles (37.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Twelve Oaks Lane, NC 902, NC 42, Falls Creek Church Road, Wilson Road, River Road |
Falls Creek is a small stream, about 10.80 mi (17.38 km) long, located in North Carolina. It flows into a larger river called the Deep River. Falls Creek runs through parts of Moore and Chatham Counties. It's known as a "2nd order tributary," which means it's a stream that flows into another stream, which then flows into a bigger river.
Where Does Falls Creek Begin and End?
Falls Creek starts its journey in a pond. This pond is found about 1 mile northwest of a place called Harpers Crossroads, in Chatham County. From there, the creek flows mostly south. It eventually joins the Deep River. This meeting point is about 0.25 miles northwest of High Falls.
What is the Falls Creek Watershed Like?
The area of land that drains water into Falls Creek is called its watershed. The Falls Creek watershed covers about 14.34 square miles (37.1 km2). This area gets a good amount of rain each year, around 47.7 inches. More than half of this land, about 53%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean and provide homes for many plants and animals.
