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Notable lake · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Leesville Dam

Leesville Dam is a lake in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.

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Leesville 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 lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Leesville 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 Leesville Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.51672, -72.48285. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Leesville Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Leesville Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Leesville Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Leesville Dam?

    Nearby: Sunrise State Park (sanctuary, 2 km), Salmon River Division (sanctuary, 2 km), Machimoodus State Park (sanctuary, 3 km), Haddam Island State Park (sanctuary, 5 km), Haddam Meadows State Park (park, 6 km), George Dudley Seymour State Park (sanctuary, 6 km).

    Is Leesville Dam worth visiting?

    Leesville Dam is listed as a notable lake in Connecticut on Spotwander.