Stony Creek (Haw River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stony Creek |
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Location of Stony Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Haw River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance Caswell |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Stony Creek and Country Line Creek (Dan River) Cherry Grove, North Carolina 730 ft (220 m) 36°18′23″N 079°27′12″W / 36.30639°N 79.45333°W |
| River mouth | Haw River Hopedale, North Carolina 502 ft (153 m) 36°07′18″N 079°27′12″W / 36.12167°N 79.45333°W |
| Length | 17.10 mi (27.52 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally south |
| River system | Haw River |
| Basin size | 104.63 square miles (271.0 km2) |
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| Waterbodies | Lake Burlington Stony Creek Reservoir |
| Bridges | Moore Road, Stadler Road, Kerrs Chapel Road, Sartin Road, Altamahaw Union Ridge Road, Stoney Creek Church Road, Union Ridge Road, NC 62, Deep Creek Church Road |
Stony Creek is a cool waterway, about 17.10 mi (27.52 km) long. It flows through Alamance and Caswell Counties in North Carolina. This creek is a 'tributary,' which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Stony Creek eventually joins the Haw River.
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Where Stony Creek Starts and Flows
Stony Creek begins in a place called Cherry Grove, North Carolina. This area is in Caswell County. The creek's starting point is on a natural high ground that separates it from another creek called Country Line Creek. Country Line Creek flows into the Dan River.
The Creek's Journey South
From its start, Stony Creek flows generally south. As it travels, it crosses into Alamance County. Along its path, the creek flows through two important water bodies. These are Lake Burlington and the Stony Creek Reservoir. These are like large ponds or small lakes created by dams.
Joining the Haw River
Finally, Stony Creek reaches its end point. It flows into the Haw River near a town called Hopedale, North Carolina. This is where the waters of Stony Creek become part of the larger Haw River system.
Understanding the Stony Creek Area
The area that Stony Creek drains is called its watershed. A watershed is all the land where water drains into a particular river or creek. The Stony Creek watershed covers a large area of about 104.63 square miles (271.0 km2).
Rainfall and Forest Cover
This region gets a good amount of rain, about 46.2 inches (117.3 centimeters) each year. A big part of the Stony Creek watershed, about 45%, is covered by forests. These forests are important because they help keep the water clean and provide homes for many animals.
Water Flow and Health
The creek's average flow where it meets the Haw River is about 113.63 cu ft/s (3.218 m3/s). This measurement tells us how much water moves through the creek each second. A healthy flow is important for the plants and animals that live in and around the water.
Other Streams Joining Stony Creek
Stony Creek has several smaller streams, or tributaries, that flow into it. These smaller streams add more water to Stony Creek as it flows along.
- On the left side (if you're looking downstream), you'll find:
- Benton Branch
- Toms Creek
- Deep Creek
- On the right side, you'll find:
- Grays Branch
- Buttermilk Creek
These smaller creeks are also important parts of the Stony Creek watershed. They help collect rainwater and carry it towards Stony Creek.
