Flat River Reservoir | |
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Location | Kent County, Rhode Island |
Coordinates | 41°41′47″N71°36′24″W / 41.6962573°N 71.6066813°W Coordinates: 41°41′47″N71°36′24″W / 41.6962573°N 71.6066813°W |
Type | Artificial lake |
Max. depth | 30 ft (9 m) [1] |
Flat River Reservoir is a large lake in Kent County, Rhode Island.
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