Adams Creek (Dutch Buffalo Creek tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Adams Creek
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of Adams Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Cabarrus
Physical characteristics
Main source	Cold Water Creek divide about 2 miles east-southeast of New Gilead, North Carolina 710 ft (220 m) 35°26′43″N 080°30′36″W / 35.44528°N 80.51000°W / 35.44528; -80.51000
River mouth	Dutch Buffalo Creek about 1 mile south of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina 515 ft (157 m) 35°22′49″N 080°25′29″W / 35.38028°N 80.42472°W / 35.38028; -80.42472
Length	8.88 mi (14.29 km)
Basin features
Progression	southeast
River system	Pee Dee River
Basin size	16.86 square miles (43.7 km2)
Tributaries	Left: McAllister Creek Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Adams Creek Drive, Fringewood Drive, Irish Woods Drive, Ponderosa Lane, NC 73, Walker Road, NC 49-73, Mt. Pleasant Road W, Mt. Pleasant Road S

Adams Creek is a 8.88 mi (14.29 km) long 2nd order tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Course

Adams Creek rises about 2 miles east-southeast of New Gilead, North Carolina, and then flows southeast to join Dutch Buffalo Creek about 1 mile south of Mount Pleasant.

Watershed

Adams Creek drains 16.96 square miles (43.9 km²) of area, receives about 47.2 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 411.18, and is about 46% forested.