Meadow Branch facts for kids
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Meadow Branch within Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area, downstream of the Sleepy Creek Lake impoundment, August 2016.
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Location of the mouth of Meadow Branch in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| Counties | Berkeley, Morgan |
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| Main source | West of Shanghai, Berkeley County 39°26′55″N 78°11′46″W / 39.44861°N 78.19611°W |
| River mouth | Sleepy Creek Mount Trimble, Morgan County 39°38′16″N 78°06′57″W / 39.63778°N 78.11583°W |
| Length | 16.7 mi (26.9 km) |
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Meadow Branch is a cool stream in West Virginia. It's about 16.7-mile-long (26.9 km). This stream is a tributary, which means it flows into a bigger stream called Sleepy Creek. You can find Meadow Branch in the Eastern Panhandle area of West Virginia.
A big part of Meadow Branch flows through the Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area. Here, a dam holds back its water to create a large body of water. This water body is known as Sleepy Creek Lake, which covers about 205-acre (0.83 km2).
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Where Does Meadow Branch Flow?
Starting Point of the Stream
Meadow Branch begins its journey in Berkeley County. Its source, or starting point, is located between two mountains. These are Sleepy Creek Mountain, which is 1,905 feet [581 m] tall, and Third Hill Mountain, standing at 2,172 feet [662 m]. This area is near a place called Locks-of-the-Mountain.
Journey Through the Wildlife Area
From its source, Meadow Branch flows north. It continues its path between Sleepy Creek Mountain and Third Hill Mountain. As it travels, it goes right through the Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area. Along the way, another stream called Roaring Run joins Meadow Branch.
Forming Sleepy Creek Lake
Within the wildlife area, Meadow Branch is stopped by a dam. This dam creates Sleepy Creek Lake. The lake is quite large, covering about 205-acre (0.83 km2). It's an important spot for nature and recreation.
Flowing into Morgan County
After the lake, the stream flows into Morgan County. Here, Meadow Branch winds its way through a deep valley. This valley was formed by the northern ends of both Sleepy Creek and Third Hill Mountains.
Reaching Sleepy Creek
As it leaves the valley, Meadow Branch flows next to West Virginia Route 9. Finally, it empties its water into Sleepy Creek. This meeting point is in a spot called Spruce Pine Hollow.
