East Brookfield River
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| Origin | Lake Lashaway |
| Mouth | Quaboag Pond |
| Length | 2.2 mi (3.2 km) |
| Source elevation | 614 ft (187.14 m) |
| Mouth elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Avg. discharge | 11.5 ft³/sec (0.325 m³/sec) |
| Basin area | 15 mi² (38.85 km²) |
The East Brookfield River is a Massachusetts river that heads at Lake Lashaway in East Brookfield, Massachusetts at an elevation of 614 feet (187.14 m) MSL. It continues to Quaboag Pond, at an elevation of 594 feet (181.05 m) MSL.
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[edit] History
This river receives its name from East Brookfield, Massachusetts. It is part of the Chicopee River Watershed.
[edit] Watershed
This river starts at the Lake Lashaway Dam, near State Route 9 and continues through wetlands to Quaboag Pond. Numerous local brooks and streams from the towns of East Brookfield, North Brookfield, and Spencer drain the watershed into Lake Lashaway and the East Brookfield River. About one mile from its mouth at Quaboag Pond, the Seven Mile River joins, draining water from Spencer and surrounding areas.
[edit] Coordinates
- Head at Lake Lashaway Dam
- Mouth at Quaboag Pond
