West Twin River (Wisconsin)

The West Twin River, formerly the Neshota River, is an 18.5-mile-long (29.8 km)[2] river in east-central Wisconsin that is a tributary to Lake Michigan. It merges with the East Twin River in the city of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, less than a mile from the lakeshore. The source of the river is in southeast Brown County, near Richard J. Drum Memorial Forest. It is formed by the confluence of the Devils River and the Neshota River.[3] On its course it passes through the unincorporated communities of Kingsbridge and Shoto.

West Twin River
East Twin and West Twin rivers meet at the Two Rivers harbor before journeying into Lake Michigan.
Location
CountryUnited States
StateWisconsin
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationConjunction of the Devils River and the Neshota River[1]
  coordinates44.2974944°N 87.7717564°W / 44.2974944; -87.7717564
Mouth 
  location
Confluence with the East Twin River at Two Rivers, Wisconsin
  coordinates
44.1449957°N 87.5625810°W / 44.1449957; -87.5625810
  elevation
581 feet (177 m)
Length18.5 miles (29.8 km)
Basin size176 square miles (460 km2)
Basin features
ProgressionSouth-southeast and east
River systemWest Twin River

About 6 miles (10 km) upstream from its mouth, the West Twin River is blocked by Shoto Dam, which divides the river into upper and lower reaches.[4] The river below Shoto Dam is broad, shallow, and slow and the water quality is poor, while above the dam it is narrow, deep, and fast-flowing with good to excellent water quality.[4] Shoto Dam creates a 55-acre (22 ha) reservoir known as Shoto Lake.[5]

Major tributaries

Major tributaries of the West Twin River include:[6]

See also

List of rivers of Wisconsin

References


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