Spencer Creek (Uwharrie River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Spencer Creek |
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Uwharrie River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Montgomery |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Dumas Creek divide about 4 miles northwest of Lovejoy, North Carolina 760 ft (230 m) |
| River mouth | Uwharrie River about 1 miles northwest of Uwharrie, North Carolina 305 ft (93 m) |
| Length | 5.73 mi (9.22 km) |
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| Basin features | |
| Progression | southwest then northwest |
| River system | Pee Dee |
| Basin size | 24.09 square miles (62.4 km2) |
| Tributaries |
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| Bridges | Ophir Road |
Spencer Creek is a 5.73 mi (9.22 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Uwharrie River, in Montgomery County, North Carolina.
Course
Spencer Creek rises on the Dumas Creek divide about 4 miles northwest of Lovejoy in Montgomery County, North Carolina. Spencer Creek then flows southwest and curves northwest to meet the Uwharrie River about 1 mile north of Uwharrie.
Watershed
Spencer Creek drains 7.78 square miles (20.2 km2) of area, receives about 47.8 in/year of precipitation, has a topographic wetness index of 347.87 and is about 88% forested.
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