Hannahs Creek (Uwharrie River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hannahs Creek |
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Location of Hannahs Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Uwharrie River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
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| Main source | confluence of South Prong and North Prong Hannahs Creek south end of Birkhead Mountain Wilderness of Uwharrie National Forest 530 ft (160 m) 35°34′40″N 079°55′51″W / 35.57778°N 79.93083°W |
| River mouth | Uwharrie River about 4 miles southeast of Martha, North Carolina 371 ft (113 m) 35°34′40″N 079°55′51″W / 35.57778°N 79.93083°W |
| Length | 3.14 mi (5.05 km) |
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| Progression | generally west |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 8.41 square miles (21.8 km2) |
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| Bridges | Lassister Mill Road |
Hannahs Creek is a small stream, about 3.14 miles (5.05 kilometers) long. It flows into the Uwharrie River in Randolph County, North Carolina. It's a "third-order" stream, which means it's formed by the joining of smaller streams.
Where Hannahs Creek Flows
Hannahs Creek begins where two smaller streams meet. These are called South Prong Hannahs Creek and North Prong Hannahs Creek. This meeting point is in the southern part of the Birkhead Mountain Wilderness. This wilderness area is located in Randolph County, North Carolina.
From there, Hannahs Creek flows generally towards the west. It travels about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) until it joins the Uwharrie River. This spot is southeast of a place called Martha, North Carolina.
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is like a big bowl or area of land. All the rain and snow that falls in this area drains into a specific river or stream. Hannahs Creek has its own watershed.
The Hannahs Creek watershed covers about 8.41 square miles (21.8 square kilometers). This area gets about 47.1 inches (119.6 centimeters) of rain each year. Most of the land in this watershed, about 91%, is covered by forests.
