Notable dam · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Hidden Lake Dam

Hidden Lake Dam is a dam in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.

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Hidden Lake Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this dam: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Hidden Lake Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Hidden Lake Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.41935, -72.57184. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Hidden Lake Dam

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Hidden Lake Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Hidden Lake Dam?

    Nearby: Cockaponset State Forest (sanctuary, 2 km), Chatfield Hollow State Park (sanctuary, 7 km), Higganum Reservoir State Park (lake, 9 km), Higganum Reservoir (lake, 10 km), Millers Pond State Park (sanctuary, 10 km), Deer Lake (lake, 11 km).

    Is Hidden Lake Dam worth visiting?

    Hidden Lake Dam is listed as a notable dam in Connecticut on Spotwander.