Claiborne Creek
General data
- Name: Claiborne Creek
- Water system: Atchafalaya River
- Water type: River
- Progression: Bayou D’Arbonne -> Ouachita River -> Black River (Red River tributary) -> Red River of the South -> Atchafalaya River -> Gulf of Mexico -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
- Climates: Subtropical
- Continents: North America
- Countries: United States of America
After leaving Lake Claiborne, Claiborne Creek flows generally southeast, meandering through forested areas and wetlands. The creek’s mouth at Bayou D’Arbonne is a key confluence that contributes flow downstream to the Ouachita River system. The creek serves as the regulated outflow channel from Lake Claiborne, meaning water levels and discharge are managed via the lake’s dam/spillway.