Notable dam · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Upper Pond Dam

Upper Pond Dam is a dam in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.

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Upper Pond 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 Upper Pond 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 Upper Pond Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.49099, -72.58084. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Upper Pond Dam

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Upper Pond Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Upper Pond Dam?

    Nearby: Higganum Reservoir State Park (lake, 2 km), Higganum Reservoir (lake, 2 km), George Dudley Seymour State Park (sanctuary, 5 km), Hurd State Park (sanctuary, 5 km), Millers Pond State Park (sanctuary, 6 km), Haddam Island State Park (sanctuary, 7 km).

    Is Upper Pond Dam worth visiting?

    Upper Pond Dam is listed as a notable dam in Connecticut on Spotwander.