That river flows from there into the Thames River and drains into the Long Island Sound. It is dammed in its upper reaches at East Brimfield Dam, Westville Dam, and West Thompson Lake all for flood control, as well as numerous mill dams which powered mills along the river's course.
The river originates from there and flows into the Thames River, ultimately emptying into the Long Island Sound. In its upper reaches, it is impounded at East Brimfield Dam, Westville Dam, and West Thompson Lake for flood control purposes, as well as numerous dams that harnessed the power of mills along its route.