Little River (Eno River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Little River
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Eno River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Durham
Physical characteristics
Main source	confluence of North and South Forks of Little River about 3 miles north of Durham, North Carolina 420 ft (130 m) 36°09′05″N 078°56′30″W / 36.15139°N 78.94167°W / 36.15139; -78.94167
River mouth	Eno River Durham, North Carolina 255 ft (78 m) 36°04′19″N 078°50′39″W / 36.07194°N 78.84417°W / 36.07194; -78.84417
Length	12.83 mi (20.65 km)
Basin features
Progression	south and southeast
River system	Neuse River
Basin size	104.88 square miles (271.6 km2)
Tributaries	Left: North Fork Little River Mountain Creek Right: South Fork Little River Cabin Branch
Waterbodies	Little River Reservoir

Little River is a 12.83 mi (20.65 km) long tributary to the Eno River in Durham County, North Carolina. Little River along with the Flat River are the major tributaries to the Eno River before it enters Falls Lake.

Both the North Fork of Little River and the South Fork begin in northern Orange County, North Carolina near Hurdle Mills Road. The South and North Fork s come together in a confluence near Guess Road and South Lowell Road in northern Durham County. 5.5 miles southeast of the confluence, the Little River is dammed to form the Little River Reservoir, a drinking water source for the City of Durham. The damming of the river in 1983 flooded a significant portion of the historic community of Orange Factory.