Notable dam · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Johnson Pond Dam

Johnson Pond Dam is a dam in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.

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Johnson 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 dam: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Johnson 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 Johnson Pond Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.30148, -72.44315. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Johnson Pond Dam

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Johnson Pond Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Johnson Pond Dam?

    Nearby: The Preserve (sanctuary, 4 km), Centerbrook Meetinghouse (church, 8 km), Essex Park (park, 9 km), Lynde Point (beach, 11 km), Watch Rock Preserve (sanctuary, 12 km), Saybrook Breakwater Light (fort, 12 km).

    Is Johnson Pond Dam worth visiting?

    Johnson Pond Dam is listed as a notable dam in Connecticut on Spotwander.