The Carr River is a river in Kent County in the U.S. state of Rhode Island.[1] It flows approximately 6 km (4 mi). There are three dams along the river's length.[2]

Course

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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.

Crossings

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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

Tributaries

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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Carr River". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  2. ^ Governor's Task Force on Dam Safety and Maintenance – Final Report, January 2001

41°38′33″N 71°36′41″W / 41.64254°N 71.61139°W / 41.64254; -71.61139