Notable dam · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Bashan Lake Dam

Bashan Lake Dam is a dam in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.

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Bashan Lake 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 Bashan Lake 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 Bashan Lake Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.49901, -72.41636. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Bashan Lake Dam

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Bashan Lake Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bashan Lake Dam?

    Nearby: Machimoodus State Park (sanctuary, 6 km), Brainard Homestead State Park (sanctuary, 7 km), Sunrise State Park (sanctuary, 7 km), Day Pond State Park (sanctuary, 8 km), Devil's Hopyard State Park (sanctuary, 9 km), Eagle Landing State Park (park, 9 km).

    Is Bashan Lake Dam worth visiting?

    Bashan Lake Dam is listed as a notable dam in Connecticut on Spotwander.