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Spencer Creek
Spencer Creek (Uwharrie River tributary) is located in North Carolina
Spencer Creek (Uwharrie River tributary)
Spencer Creek (Uwharrie River tributary) is located in the United States
Spencer Creek (Uwharrie River tributary)
Location of Spencer Creek mouth
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)
35°26′32″N 079°57′03″W / 35.44222°N 79.95083°W / 35.44222; -79.95083
River mouth Uwharrie River
about 1 miles northwest of Uwharrie, North Carolina
305 ft (93 m)
35°25′32″N 080°00′54″W / 35.42556°N 80.01500°W / 35.42556; -80.01500
Length 5.73 mi (9.22 km)
Basin features
Progression southwest then northwest
River system Pee Dee
Basin size 24.09 square miles (62.4 km2)
Tributaries
  • Left:
    Sand Branch
    Cattail Branch
Bridges Ophir Road

Spencer Creek is a small stream, about 5.73 mi (9.22 km) long, located in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It's known as a "second-order tributary," which means it flows into a larger river, the Uwharrie River. Think of it like a smaller branch joining a bigger river!

Where Spencer Creek Starts and Ends

Spencer Creek begins in a place called the Dumas Creek divide. This spot is about 4 miles northwest of a town called Lovejoy in Montgomery County, North Carolina.

The Creek's Journey

From its start, Spencer Creek flows mostly southwest. Then, it makes a turn and heads northwest. Its journey ends when it joins the Uwharrie River. This meeting point is about 1 mile north of the town of Uwharrie.

The Land Around Spencer Creek

The area that Spencer Creek drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 7.78 square miles (20.2 km2) of land.

Rainfall and Forests

Each year, this area gets a good amount of rain, about 47.8 inches. A big part of the land around Spencer Creek, about 88%, is covered by forests. These forests are important for keeping the water clean and providing homes for wildlife.

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