Meet Horsepen Creek
A creek that connects neighborhoods, wildlife, and people
A creek that connects neighborhoods, wildlife, and people
8.87 mile long tributary of Reedy Fork Creek
Headwaters begin near the southwest edge of PTI Airport
Composed mostly of surface and ground water
Flows until reaching Lake Brandt
Connects 26+ Neighborhoods
Home to a variety of wildlife and native plants
Rain falling on our streets, driveways, and yards eventually makes its way into Horsepen Creek. What happens in our neighborhoods affects the health of the creek, Lake Brandt, and the larger watershed downstream.
The goal of NC Stream Watch is to host observations and images of North Carolina's beautiful water resources for community members to see. Click the below interactive map to share your visual observations next time you're visiting Horsepen Creek or any of NC's streams.
The United States Geological Survey collects data on Horsepen Creek. Click the image below to find out more.