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Mint Hill Volunteer Fire Department
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Location description: Southeastern edge of Mecklenburg County including southeastern Mint Hill
A unique creek: One of only a half-dozen creeks that are home to the Carolina heelsplitter (Lasmigona decorata), a mussel on the federal “endangered” list. Portions of Goose Creek have been designated as critical habitat for the heelsplitter.
Approximate square miles of land: 11.23 square miles |
Estimated population of this watershed:
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1990
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2000
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2010
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3,452
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4,393
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6,608
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Drains into: Union County / Yadkin River Watershed
Creeks and named tributaries in the watershed: Goose Creek, Duck Creek, Stevens Creek, Stevens Creek Tributary
Miles of perennial streams (always have water): 15.913
Impaired streams: Duck Creek from source to Goose Creek
Reason for impairment: lack of diversity of aquatic insects View the Water Quality Recovery Plan
Number of structures (800 square feet or larger) in the regulated floodplain: 28 structures of 800 feet or lager are located in the FEMA No Build Zone
Land use: |
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Woods
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Bare
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Residential
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Institutional
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Industrial
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Commercial
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Water
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Roads
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41.4%
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24.6%
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29.8%
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0.6%
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0.1%
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0.9%
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0.3%
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2.3%
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Landmarks: Stevens Creek Nature preserve, Mint Hill Sports Complex
Larger neighborhoods: Mint Hill, Olde Sycamore, Plantation Falls
Zip Codes: 28104, 28105, 28227
Schools:
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Name
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Address
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Bain Elementary
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11524 Bain School Rd
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Queens Grant Community
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6400 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd
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Large public parks/greenways: Mint Hill Park (Fairview Park)
Storm Water Services projects to improve water quality in this watershed:
Goose Creek Watershed
