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Notable lake · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Bladens River Dam

Bladens River Dam is a lake in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.

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Bladens River 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 Bladens River 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 Bladens River Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.39657, -73.05846. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bladens River Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Bladens River Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bladens River Dam?

    Nearby: Naugatuck State Forest (sanctuary, 5 km), United Church (church, 7 km), Naugatuck Trail (Woodbridge) (trek, 7 km), Lake Chamberlain Dam (lake, 7 km), Osbornedale State Park (sanctuary, 10 km), West Rock Ridge State Park (sanctuary, 11 km).

    Is Bladens River Dam worth visiting?

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