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Notable lake · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Powers Lake

Powers Lake is a lake in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.

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Powers Lake: 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 Powers Lake

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 Powers Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.39467, -72.24861. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Powers Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Powers Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Powers Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Powers Lake?

    Nearby: Nehantic State Forest (sanctuary, 5 km), New England Hebrew Farmers of the Emanuel Society Synagogue and Creamery Site (fort, 6 km), Becket Hill State Park Reserve (sanctuary, 6 km), Lake Konomoc (lake, 7 km), Niantic Children’s Museum (museum, 11 km), McCook Park Beach (beach, 12 km).

    Is Powers Lake worth visiting?

    Powers Lake is listed as a notable lake in Connecticut on Spotwander.