Wood River (Pawcatuck River tributary)
| Wood River | |
|---|---|
Watershed of the Wood River | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Cedar Swamp |
| • location | ~1km east of Ekonk, Connecticut |
| • coordinates | 41°39′07″N 71°49′48″W / 41.652°N 71.830°W |
| • elevation | 390 ft, 120 m |
| Mouth | Confluence with the Pawcatuck River |
• location | ~1 km south of Alton, Rhode Island |
• coordinates | 41°25′41″N 71°43′08″E / 41.428°N 71.719°E |
• elevation | 40 ft, 12 m |
| Basin size | 230 km², 90 square miles |
| Designated | March 12, 2019 |
The Wood River is a river in the U.S. states of Connecticut and Rhode Island. It flows approximately 25 miles (40 km) and is a major tributary of the Pawcatuck River. There are eight dams along the river's length.