Lick Branch is a long 1st order tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
Lick Branch rises about 3 miles east of Kannapolis, North Carolina in Rowan County, and then flows southeast into Cabarrus County to join Dutch Buffalo Creek about 1 mile west of Rimer.
Lick Branch drains of area, receives about 46.8 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 411.61, and is about 51% forested.