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   Is Colebrook a flood control reservoir?

   • Colebrook is a flood control reservoir that experiences extreme water fluctuations, which can affect the fisheries. Colebrook River Lake is located on Route 8 approximately five miles north of Winsted.

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   Where can I boat to Colebrook River Lake?

   • Boating access to the Colebrook River Lake is at the public boat launch owned by the Army Corps located on the western shore, near the intersection of Beech Hill Road in Colebrook. Facilities at the launch include a ramp with concrete slabs, parking for 50 cars and chemical toilets.

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   What is there to do at Colebrook River Lake?

   • A hydroelectric power facility at Colebrook River Lake, developed by the Metropolitan District of Hartford, began generating electricity in 1989. The 3.3 megawatts of power is sold to the Connecticut Light and Power Company. Recreational opportunities abound at Colebrook and include boating (with a launching ramp), fishing, ice fishing and hunting.

   Colebrook River Lake Dam Flood Risk Management Project

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   What is the boating speed limit at Colebrook Lake?

   • Boating speed limit is 20 mph and no water contact sports are allowed. Much of the shoreline is open to public fishing, except for a 100 foot area immediately adjacent to the Colebrook Dam. The State and MDC also stock trout in Colebrook River Lake.

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   May 4, 2021 · Colebrook River Lake is located on the West Branch of the Farmington River in Colebrook, Conn., and is a part of a network of flood control dams on tributaries of the Connecticut River....

3. colebrookhistoricalsociety.org › the-creation-ofThe Creation of Colebrook River Lake - Colebrook Historical ...

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   1969 Colebrook River Dam, dedicated on June 27, 1969. The total cost, including 7 miles of Rt. 8 in Conn. and Mass. was $14,400,000. The maximum amount of water stored behind this dam is16 billion gallons, although the normal amount is 10 billion, the rest being an emergency reserve in case of flooding.

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6. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g33745-dColebrook River Lake - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   Jan 20, 2021 · Colebrook Lake is a flood control system run by the Army Core of Engineers to regulate the flows through the West Branch of the Farmington River. The outflow from the dam feeds the West Branch Reservoir which in turn is held back by the Goodwin Dam.

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   Colebrook River Lake is a multipurpose water resource impoundment built for flood control, water supply, low flow augmentation and fishery enhancement. MDC operates a hydroelectric power facility at the Colebrook River Dam. The Goodwin Dam area is open for recreation the same hours as West Hartford and Reservoir 6, sunrise to sunset.

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9. corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil › visitors › projectsCorps Lakes Gateway: Connecticut - Colebrook River Lake - HPC

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   Directions: From Winsted, 6 miles north on CT 8. Factoid: The 700-acre lake is open seasonally for fishing and boating and has a large boat ramp available. The lake and river are stocked with trout by the State. The fall foliage season offers spectacular views from atop the dam and from vessels while boating on the reservoir.