Dry Creek (Hyco River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dry Creek
Show map of Virginia Show map of the United States Location of Dry Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Hyco River
Country	United States
State	Virginia
County	Halifax
Physical characteristics
Main source	Little Bluewing Creek divide about 1.5 miles east-southeast of Mayo, Virginia 462 ft (141 m) 36°34′02″N 078°51′27″W / 36.56722°N 78.85750°W / 36.56722; -78.85750
River mouth	Hyco River about 3 miles southeast of Cluster Springs, Virginia 322 ft (98 m) 36°35′42″N 078°52′32″W / 36.59500°N 78.87556°W / 36.59500; -78.87556
Length	2.59 mi (4.17 km)
Basin features
Progression	northwest
River system	Roanoke River
Basin size	2.91 square miles (7.5 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	none

Dry Creek is a 2.59 mi (4.17 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Hyco River in Halifax County, Virginia.

Course

Dry Creek rises about 1.5 miles east-southeast of Mayo, Virginia, and then flows northwest to join the Hyco River about 3 miles southeast of Cluster Springs.

Watershed

Dry Creek drains 2.91 square miles (7.5 km²) of area, receives about 45.8 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 381.54, and is about 59% forested.