Little River (Eno River tributary) facts for kids
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Location of Little River mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Eno River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| Length | 12.83 mi (20.65 km) |
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| Progression | south and southeast |
| River system | Neuse River |
| Basin size | 104.88 square miles (271.6 km2) |
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| Waterbodies | Little River Reservoir |
The Little River is a small but important river in North Carolina. It flows for about 12.83 miles (20.65 km). This river is a major branch, or tributary, of the Eno River. It helps feed the Eno River before it reaches Falls Lake. The Flat River is another big tributary to the Eno River.
Discovering the Little River
Where the Little River Begins
The Little River actually starts as two smaller streams. These are called the North Fork and the South Fork of Little River. They both begin in northern Orange County, North Carolina. This area is near a place called Hurdle Mills Road.
The North and South Forks then join together. This meeting point is called a confluence. It happens in northern Durham County. This is near Guess Road and South Lowell Road.
The Little River Reservoir
About 5.5 miles (8.9 km) downstream from where the forks meet, the Little River is stopped by a dam. This dam creates the Little River Reservoir. This reservoir is a very important source of drinking water for the City of Durham.
The dam was built in 1983. When the reservoir was created, it covered a large part of a historic community. This community was known as Orange Factory.
