Branch River (Rhode Island)

Stone arch bridge that carries Route 7 over the river in Nasonville

The Branch River is a river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows for approximately 16 km (10 mi). There are six dams along the river's length, including those forming the Slatersville Reservoir.[1] The river provided energy for many of the region's textile mills in the nineteenth century.

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