Stinking Creek (Haw River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stinking Creek |
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Location of Stinking Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Haw River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
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| Main source | divide between Stinking Creek and Roberson Creek about 4 miles southeast of Pittsboro, North Carolina 480 ft (150 m) 35°40′46″N 079°08′07″W / 35.67944°N 79.13528°W |
| River mouth | Haw River B. Everett Jordan Lake 217 ft (66 m) 35°41′00″N 079°04′46″W / 35.68333°N 79.07944°W |
| Length | 4.41 mi (7.10 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | south, east, then northeast (in a semi-circle) |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 6.49 square miles (16.8 km2) |
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| Bridges | Moncure Pittsboro Road (x2), Gum Springs Church Road |
Stinking Creek is a small stream, about 4.41 mi (7.10 km) long, located in Chatham County, North Carolina. It flows into the Haw River, which is a larger river in the area. Stinking Creek is considered a "second order" stream, meaning it's a smaller stream that flows into a slightly larger one, which then flows into an even bigger river.
Where Stinking Creek Flows
Stinking Creek begins its journey about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Pittsboro, North Carolina. It starts in Chatham County and then flows in a big curve, like a semi-circle.
Its path takes it towards the Haw River, and it eventually joins the Haw River at B. Everett Jordan Lake. This lake is a large reservoir, and Stinking Creek forms one of its many arms.
The Stinking Creek Watershed
A watershed is like a giant bowl where all the rain and snow that falls drains into a specific river or stream. The watershed for Stinking Creek covers an area of about 6.49 square miles (16.8 km2).
This area gets a good amount of rain, about 47.5 inches (120 cm) each year. A big part of the land in the Stinking Creek watershed, about 79%, is covered by forests. These forests help keep the water clean by filtering out pollutants and slowing down the flow of water.
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