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Notable lake · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Dodson Pond Dam

Dodson Pond Dam is a lake in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.

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Dodson Pond 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 Dodson Pond 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 Dodson Pond Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.39211, -72.27353. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Dodson Pond Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Dodson Pond Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Dodson Pond Dam?

    Nearby: Nehantic State Forest (sanctuary, 3 km), Becket Hill State Park Reserve (sanctuary, 4 km), New England Hebrew Farmers of the Emanuel Society Synagogue and Creamery Site (fort, 8 km), Lake Konomoc (lake, 9 km), Florence Griswold Museum (museum, 11 km), Rocky Neck State Park (sanctuary, 12 km).

    Is Dodson Pond Dam worth visiting?

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