Flat Branch (Hyco River tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Flat Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Hyco River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Halifax |
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| Main source | Morris Branch divide about 1.5 miles west of Aarons Creek, Virginia 398 ft (121 m) 36°39′23″N 078°44′50″W / 36.65639°N 78.74722°W |
| River mouth | Hyco River at John H. Kerr Reservoir about 1 mile northwest of Aarons Creek, Virginia 300 ft (91 m) 36°40′23″N 078°44′27″W / 36.67306°N 78.74083°W |
| Length | 1.11 mi (1.79 km) |
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| Progression | north-northeast |
| River system | Roanoke River |
| Basin size | 0.49 square miles (1.3 km2) |
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| Bridges | US 58 |
Flat Branch is a small stream located in Halifax County, Virginia. It's about 1.11 mi (1.79 km) long. This stream is a 'first-order' tributary, which means it's one of the smallest streams that flows into a larger river. Flat Branch eventually joins the Hyco River in a large lake called the John H. Kerr Reservoir. This lake is also known as Buggs Island Reservoir in Virginia.
Where Does Flat Branch Flow?
Flat Branch begins its journey about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) west of a place called Aarons Creek, Virginia. From there, it flows generally towards the north-northeast. It continues its path until it meets the Hyco River. This meeting point is within the John H. Kerr Reservoir, about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) northwest of Aarons Creek.
What is the Flat Branch Watershed?
A watershed is like a big bowl that collects all the rain and snow that falls in an area. The Flat Branch watershed covers about 0.49 square miles (1.3 km2) (1.27 square kilometers) of land. This area gets a good amount of rain, about 45.4 inches (115.3 centimeters) every year. A large part of this watershed, about 70%, is covered by forests. This helps keep the water clean and provides homes for many animals.
