Spencer Creek (Uwharrie River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Spencer Creek |
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Location of Spencer Creek mouth
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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) 35°26′32″N 079°57′03″W / 35.44222°N 79.95083°W |
| 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 |
| 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) |
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| 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!
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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.
