McLendons Creek

McLendons Creek
Tributary to Deep River
Location of McLendons Creek mouth
McLendons Creek (the United States)
Location
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMoore
Physical characteristics
SourceDrowning Creek divide
  locationabout 0.25 miles southeast of Elberta, North Carolina
  coordinates35°17′10″N 079°37′49″W / 35.28611°N 79.63028°W / 35.28611; -79.63028
  elevation595 ft (181 m)
MouthDeep River
  location
about 1.5 miles southeast of Glendon, North Carolina
  coordinates
35°27′42″N 079°23′23″W / 35.46167°N 79.38972°W / 35.46167; -79.38972
  elevation
226 ft (69 m)
Length28.20 mi (45.38 km)
Basin size101.21 square miles (262.1 km2)
Discharge 
  locationDeep River
  average111.48 cu ft/s (3.157 m3/s) at mouth with Deep River
Basin features
ProgressionDeep RiverCape Fear RiverAtlantic Ocean
River systemDeep River
Tributaries 
  leftSuck Creek
Richland Creek
Persimmon Glade Branch
  rightBig Juniper Creek
Little Creek
BridgesMount Carmel Road, Bethlehem Road, NC 24, Coles Mill Road, Cool Springs Road, Glendon-Carthage Road

McLendons Creek is a 28.20 mi (45.38 km) long 4th order tributary to the Deep River in Moore County, North Carolina. This creek is the only stream of this name in the United States.