Second Creek (Uwharrie River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Second Creek
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of Second Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Uwharrie River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Randolph
Physical characteristics
Main source	Toms Creek divide about 1.5 miles northwest of Martha, North Carolina 545 ft (166 m) 35°37′48″N 080°02′16″W / 35.63000°N 80.03778°W / 35.63000; -80.03778
River mouth	Uwharrie River about 3 miles east of Martha, North Carolina 378 ft (115 m) 35°36′28″N 079°58′10″W / 35.60778°N 79.96944°W / 35.60778; -79.96944
Length	5.79 mi (9.32 km)
Basin features
Progression	generally southeast
River system	Pee Dee River
Basin size	16.98 square miles (44.0 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: South Fork Second Creek Twomile Branch
Bridges	Martha Drive, Salem Church Road, NC 49, Oak Grove Church Road

Second Creek is a 5.79 mi (9.32 km) long 3rd order tributary to the Uwharrie River in Randolph County, North Carolina.

Course

Second Creek rises on the Toms Creek divide about 1.5 miles northwest of Martha, North Carolina. Second Creek then flows southeasterly to join the Uwharrie River about 3 miles east of Martha.

Watershed

Second Creek drains 16.98 square miles (44.0 km²) of area, receives about 46.9 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 395.86 and is about 49% forested.