West Twin River | |
Pushpin Map: | Wisconsin#USA |
Source1 Location: | Confluence of the Devils River and the Neshota River[1] |
Source1 Coordinates: | 44.2975°N -87.7718°W |
Mouth Location: | Confluence with the East Twin River at Two Rivers, Wisconsin |
Mouth Coordinates: | 44.145°N -87.5626°W |
Subdivision Type1: | Country |
Subdivision Name1: | United States |
Subdivision Type2: | State |
Subdivision Name2: | Wisconsin |
Progression: | South-southeast and east |
Length: | 18.5miles |
Mouth Elevation: | 581feet |
Basin Size: | 176mi2 |
River System: | West Twin River |
The West Twin River, formerly the Neshota River, is an 18.5adj=midNaNadj=mid[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.
About 6miles 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. Shoto Dam creates a 55acres reservoir known as Shoto Lake.[5]
Major tributaries of the West Twin River include:[6]