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Ashaway River

Ashaway River

River in Rhode Island and Connecticut, United States

The Ashaway River is a river in the U.S. states of Rhode Island and Connecticut. It flows approximately 4 km (2 mi). There are three dams along the river's length.[2]

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Course

The river is formed in Hopkinton by the confluence of Parmenter Brook and the Green Fall River, about 500 feet north of Interstate 95, and just a few feet east of the Connecticut state line. From there, it flows south-southwest, briefly entering North Stonington, Connecticut for about 500 feet, before turning southeast and crossing back into Rhode Island and continuing through Hopkinton to its mouth at the Pawcatuck River.

Crossings

Below is a list of all crossings over the Ashaway River. The list starts at the headwaters and goes downstream.

Tributaries

The Ashaway River has no named tributaries, though it has many unnamed streams that feed it.

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Explore Designated Rivers". Rivers.gov. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  2. [2]
    Governor's Task Force on Dam Safety and Maintenance – Final Report, January 2001

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