Notable dam · Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut

Knife Shop Dam

Knife Shop Dam is a dam in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.

Knife Shop 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: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Knife Shop Dam

Season: October to February.

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 Knife Shop Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.69909, -73.10337. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Knife Shop Dam?

    October to February. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Knife Shop Dam?

    Nearby: Humaston Brook State Park (sanctuary, 1 km), Railroad Museum of New England (museum, 5 km), Black Rock State Park (sanctuary, 6 km), Mattatuck Trail (trek, 6 km), Waterbury Road (fort, 7 km), Topsmead State Forest (sanctuary, 9 km).

    Is Knife Shop Dam worth visiting?

    Knife Shop Dam is listed as a notable dam in Connecticut on Spotwander.