Lakes Creek (tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lakes Creek |
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Location of Lakes Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Uwharrie River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | pond on Duncombe Creek divide about 0.25 miles north of Eleazer, North Carolina 549 ft (167 m) 35°31′01″N 079°58′16″W / 35.51694°N 79.97111°W |
| River mouth | Uwharrie River about 3 miles southeast of Pinson, North Carolina 351 ft (107 m) 35°30′52″N 079°59′23″W / 35.51444°N 79.98972°W |
| Length | 0.7 mi (1.1 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally west |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | none |
Lakes Creek is a small stream, about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) long, located in Randolph County, North Carolina. It flows into the Uwharrie River. A stream that flows into a larger river is called a tributary.
Where Lakes Creek Starts and Ends
Lakes Creek begins in a pond. This pond is located about 0.25 miles (0.4 km) north of a place called Eleazer, North Carolina. It's in Randolph County.
From its start, Lakes Creek flows mostly towards the west. It travels for a short distance before joining the Uwharrie River. The spot where it meets the Uwharrie River is about 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of Pinson, North Carolina.
The Land Around Lakes Creek
The area that Lakes Creek drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers) of land.
The region around Lakes Creek gets a good amount of rain each year, about 47.4 inches (120 cm). Most of the land in this watershed, about 88%, is covered by forests. This means there are lots of trees and natural habitats around the creek.
