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in east-central

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that is a

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. It merges with the East Twin River in the city of

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, 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. On its course it passes through the

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and Shoto. About upstream from its mouth, the West Twin River is blocked by Shoto Dam, which divides the river into upper and lower reaches.Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, ''West Twin River Watershed,'' June 2010, p. 5.
/ref> 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

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known as Shoto Lake.

Major tributaries

Major tributaries of the West Twin River include:Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, ''West Twin River Watershed,'' June 2010, p. 5-7.
/ref> :*Black (Buck) Creek :* Devils River :*Francis Creek :*King Creek :*Kriwanek Creek :* Neshota River :*Twin Hill Creek

References

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Major tributaries

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