Potomac Creek
River in Virginia, United States
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Potomac Creek is a 16.7-mile-long (26.9 km)[1] tidal tributary of the Potomac River in King George and Stafford counties, Virginia.[2] Potomac Creek's source lies between the communities of Glendie and Paynes Corner in Stafford County. It empties into the Potomac River at Marlboro Point. Potomac Creek forms as a dam to form Abel Lake.
| Potomac Creek | |
|---|---|
Accokeek Creek entering Potomac Creek; Potomac River in background | |
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| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| Counties | King George and Stafford |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Potomac River |
• elevation | 0 feet (0 m) |
| Length | 16.7 mi (26.9 km) |
Tributaries
Tributary streams are listed from source to mouth.
- Long Branch
- Beaverdam Run
- Swamp Branch
- Accokeek Creek
