Long Branch (Toms Dam Branch tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Long Branch |
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Location of Toms Dam Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Toms Dam Branch |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
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| Main source | Nanticoke River divide about 0.5 miles northeast of Greenwood, Delaware 52 ft (16 m) 38°48′32″N 075°34′20″W / 38.80889°N 75.57222°W |
| River mouth | Toms Dam Branch about 1 mile southeast of St. Johnstown, Delaware 36 ft (11 m) 38°48′32″N 075°34′20″W / 38.80889°N 75.57222°W |
| Length | 2.17 mi (3.49 km) |
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| Progression | generally south<ref name="geoviewer"> |
| River system | Nanticoke River |
| Basin size | 1.12 square miles (2.9 km2) |
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| Bridges | PA 36, PA 16 |
Long Branch is a small stream, or "tributary," located in Sussex County, Delaware. It's about 2.17 miles (3.49 kilometers) long. This stream is important because it flows into a larger stream called Toms Dam Branch. Long Branch is considered a "first-order" tributary, meaning it's one of the smallest streams that doesn't have other streams flowing into it before it joins a larger one.
The Journey of Long Branch
Long Branch begins its journey about half a mile (0.8 kilometers) northeast of a town called Greenwood, Delaware. This starting point is about 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. From there, it flows generally south.
After traveling for about 2.17 miles (3.49 kilometers), it meets and joins with Toms Dam Branch. This meeting point is located about one mile (1.6 kilometers) southeast of St. Johnstown, Delaware. At this point, the elevation is about 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. Long Branch is part of the larger Nanticoke River system.
Understanding the Watershed
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single stream, river, or lake. The Long Branch watershed covers about 1.12 square miles (2.9 square kilometers).
- Rainfall: This area receives a good amount of rain each year, about 45.2 inches (115 centimeters). This precipitation helps keep the stream flowing.
- Forest Cover: About 7% of the land in the Long Branch watershed is covered by forests. Forests are important because they help filter water and provide homes for wildlife.
- Water Flow: On average, about 1.39 cubic feet per second (0.039 cubic meters per second) of water flows from Long Branch into Toms Dam Branch. This measurement tells us how much water moves through the stream over time.
