SUMMARY
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Hyco River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Hyco River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Hyco River is located in North Carolina and flows for approximately 44 miles through Person and Caswell counties before emptying into the Dan River. It is named after the town of Hyco, which is near its headwaters. The river is a popular destination for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. It is also used for irrigation and provides drinking water for several municipalities. Hyco Reservoir, created by a dam on the river, is a popular recreational spot for boating and fishing, and is also used for hydroelectric power generation. Another dam on the river, the Person-Caswell Lake Dam, creates a lake used for recreation and drinking water supply. The river and its reservoirs have a long history of use for agricultural purposes, with several farms located along the river.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hyco R Bl Abay D Nr Mcgehees Mill
USGS 02077303 |
10 cfs | 3.04 ft | 0 |
History of the River
The Hyco River is a tributary of the Dan River, which is a tributary of the Roanoke River. All three rivers flow through the U.S. states of North Carolina and Virginia. In Person County, North Carolina the Hyco River is impounded by a dam, forming Hyco Lake. The main part of the river flows through Allensville, North Carolina (a township of Roxboro), on Gentry's Ridge and Mill Creek roads as it flows into Virginia townships such as Alton, Virginia, and Cluster Springs, Virginia, then combining with the Dan River.
According to the USGS the Hyco River has been known by the variant names Hicootomony Creek, Hy Coyee River, Hyco Creek, and Hyco-o-tee River.
