Carr River

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The Carr River is a river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows approximately 6 km (4 mi). There are three dams along the river's length.[1]

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[edit] Course

The river rises from Carr Pond in West Greenwich. It flows roughly due west past Tarbox and Capwell Mill Ponds to its confluence with the Big River.

[edit] Crossings

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

  • West Greenwich
    • Hopkins Hill Road
    • New London Turnpike
    • Burnt Sawmill Road

[edit] Tributaries

Mud Bottom Brook is the Carr River's only named tributary, though it has many unnamed streams that also feed it.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Governor's Task Force on Dam Safety and Maintenance – Final Report, January 2001
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