Newfound River (New Hampshire) facts for kids
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The Newfound River in Bristol, New Hampshire
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| Town | Bristol |
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| Main source | Newfound Lake Bristol 586 ft (179 m) 43°37′2″N 71°44′26″W / 43.61722°N 71.74056°W |
| River mouth | Pemigewasset River Bristol 350 ft (110 m) 43°35′23″N 71°43′55″W / 43.58972°N 71.73194°W |
| Length | 3.2 mi (5.1 km) |
The Newfound River is a short but important river in the middle of New Hampshire, United States. It's about 3.2 miles (5.1 km) long. This river is like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger one, called the Pemigewasset River. The Newfound River is part of a larger area called the Merrimack River watershed. A watershed is all the land where water drains into a specific river or lake.
About the Newfound River
The Newfound River starts at the end of Newfound Lake in a town called Bristol, New Hampshire. Think of it as the lake's overflow pipe. The river then flows quickly downhill through Bristol.
Dams and Power
As the river rushes through Bristol, it passes over several dams. These dams are used to create hydroelectricity. This means they use the flowing water to make electricity, which helps power homes and businesses. After its short journey, the Newfound River joins the Pemigewasset River.
Rivers That Feed the Lake
Even though the Newfound River is short, it gets its water from a larger system. The main rivers that flow into Newfound Lake (which then feeds the Newfound River) are the Fowler River and the Cockermouth River. These rivers help keep Newfound Lake full, ensuring the Newfound River has water to flow.
