Pachaug River facts for kids

The Pachaug River is a river about 16.0-mile-long (25.7 km) in Connecticut and Rhode Island. It starts in the Pachaug State Forest near the border of these two states. The river then flows into the Quinebaug River.

An important landmark on the Pachaug River is the Ashland Mill Bridge in Griswold, Connecticut. This bridge is very old and is listed as a historic place in the United States.

River History

Early Uses of the River

For many years, the Pachaug River has been important to people living nearby. The Mohegan Native American people used the river long ago. They built special stone walls, called weirs, in the river. These weirs helped to guide fish into traps, making it easier to catch them for food.

Fishing and Water Plans

In the 1970s, the Pachaug River was known as a good place for fishing. Experts said it was an excellent spot to catch fish.

Around the same time, there was a plan to use the river's water in a new way. The idea was to pump a lot of water, about 7.5 million gallons each day, from the Pachaug River. This water would then flow into a stream called Rattlesnack Brook, which would then feed into Broad Brook. This plan aimed to help manage water supplies in the area.