Chepachet River facts for kids

The Chepachet River is a small river located in Rhode Island, a state in the United States. It flows for about 5.2 miles (which is around 8.4 kilometers). Along its path, you'll find eight dams.

Where the River Flows

The Chepachet River starts its journey at Cherry Valley Pond in a town called Glocester. From there, it flows into Keech Pond and then into the Smith & Sayles Reservoir. After that, it heads north towards Burrillville. In Burrillville, the Chepachet River meets up with another river, the Clear River. When these two rivers join, they create a new river called the Branch River.

Roads Over the River

Many roads cross over the Chepachet River. Here are some of the main crossings, starting from where the river begins and moving downstream:

• In Glocester:
  • Chopmist Hill Road (which is also Route 102)
  • Lake View Drive
  • Chestnut Hill Road
  • Putnam Pike (which is both Route 102 and U.S. 44)
• In Burrillville:
  • Gazza Road
  • Mapleville Main Street

Smaller Streams Joining the River

Many smaller streams, called tributaries, flow into the Chepachet River, adding to its water. Besides many unnamed streams, here are some of the named brooks that feed the Chepachet River:

• Peckham Brook
• Saunders Brook
• Stingo Brook
• Sucker Brook