Sand Canyon Wash facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sand Canyon Wash |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| City | Irvine |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Sand Canyon Reservoir San Joaquin Hills 163 ft (50 m) 33°38′51″N 117°47′37″W / 33.64750°N 117.79361°W |
| River mouth | San Diego Creek William R. Mason Regional Park 20 ft (6.1 m) 33°39′29″N 117°50′33″W / 33.65806°N 117.84250°W |
| Length | 6.9 mi (11.1 km), East-west |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 4 sq mi (10 km2) |
Sand Canyon Wash is a small stream, or "wash," located in Orange County, southern California. It is about 6.9-mile (11.1 km) long. It flows into San Diego Creek, which is a larger stream.
What is Sand Canyon Wash?
A "wash" is a dry streambed that sometimes carries water, especially after it rains a lot. Sand Canyon Wash is a good example of this type of stream. It is an important part of the local water system in Irvine.
Where Does Sand Canyon Wash Flow?
The wash begins in the northern part of the San Joaquin Hills. It starts as two smaller streams called Shady Canyon Creek and Bommer Canyon Creek.
These two streams then flow northwest into a place called Sand Canyon Reservoir. A reservoir is like a big lake that holds water, often created by a dam. This reservoir was made by building a dam across Strawberry Valley. It is located near the community of Turtle Rock in Irvine.
From the reservoir, the streambed continues to flow northwest. It then turns west as it enters the city of Irvine. The wash flows along the edge of William R. Mason Regional Park.
Finally, Sand Canyon Wash turns west again and joins San Diego Creek. It flows into the San Joaquin Marsh section of the creek. This is about 2 miles (3.2 km) before San Diego Creek reaches Upper Newport Bay.
See also
In Spanish: Sand Canyon Wash para niños
