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Projects operated and maintained via the Naugatuck River Area Office help to manage flood risk throughout the basin, as well as a portion of the Farmington River watershed (CT), and a portion of the coastline City of Stamford, CT. Consisting of 6 dams ( Black Rock, Colebrook, Hancock, Hop Brook, Northfield, and Thomaston) and the Stamford Hurricane Barrier, the basin projects are part of a network to reduce the severity of flooding in many communities in western CT. In addition to these projects, 28 local protection projects located throughout MA, CT and NY are operated and maintained by other federal, state or municipal agencies in the area.

Project personnel monitor conditions and work closely with the The Reservoir Regulation Team (RRT), located at the New England District Headquarters, in Concord, MA. By way of radio and satellite communications, RRT constantly monitors river levels and weather conditions that influence flood risk management decisions.

To date, the projects managed by the Naugatuck River Basin have prevented over $776 million in flood damages, while local protection projects managed by other entities have prevented over $157 million in flood damages. This amounts to nearly $1 billion in prevented damages.

In addition to flood control, the dams of the Naugatuck River Basin provide a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. 

Come enjoy our 21-acre lake and brook that are stocked with brown, rainbow and brook trout by the State of Connecticut. The lake also contains largemouth and smallmouth bass, pickerel, perch, bullhead and bluegill.

Black Rock Lake is located in Thomaston, Connecticut, easily accessible from Route 8.

Take Route 8 North to exit 38 take a left on South Main Street, at the second traffic light take a left onto Route 6, 1 miles west, take a right onto Route 109. The Dam is 1 mile ahead on your left and the reservoir area is another mile.

From Route 8 South Take exit 38, go straight thru the light, 1 mile west, take a right onto Route 109.The Dam is 1 mile ahead on your left and the reservoir area is another mile.

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Colebrook River Lake located on the scenic West Branch of the Farmington River in Colebrook, Connecticut.

Opportunities for recreation at Colebrook River Lake include an average 700-acre lake that is open seasonally for fishing and boating and has a large boat ramp available.

Old Route 8 provides a leisurely 7-mile drive throughout the reservoir when water levels are low. The foliage season offers leaf-peepers and photographers spectacular views from atop the dam and from within the reservoir area.

Colebrook River Lake is located 6 miles north on Connecticut Route 8 from the Town of Winsted.

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The land and water resources of Hancock Brook Lake are valuable recreational and open space resources for the heavily populated and industrialized surrounding towns. Recreational opportunities at Hancock Brook Lake include hunting, fishing, canoeing, sightseeing, limited hiking and horseback riding.

Dam Site: Take Route 8 North from I-84. Exit 37 off of Route 8. Right off exit. At next stop sign take a right. Follow over railroad tracks and bridge to stop sign. Take right onto Thomaston Ave. Take next left onto Route 262 at Riders Restaurant. Follow Route 262 for 1 1/2 miles to Greystone Road (sign for Hancock Brook Lake on right). Take a right onto Greystone Rd. The dam is approximately 1/2 mile on your left.

Todd Hollow Entrance: Route 8 North from I-84. Exit 39 off of Route 8. Right off exit onto Route 6. Follow Route 6 to first traffic light. At this light, take right onto Route 262. Follow Route 262 to Keegan Rd (forks left). Follow approximately one mile to sharp turn/corner. The road then becomes Todd Hollow Rd. At this corner the park's gate will be on your right hand side.

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Opportunities for recreation at Hop Brook Lake include over seven miles of trails winding through woods and fields. Canoes, sailboards, and rowboats are welcome on the lake, however motor boats are not permitted.

Tables and grills are available for picnicking. Picnic shelters (4 sites) may be reserved for group use by contacting the Project Manager's office . The beach and swimming area are especially popular during the warm summer months.

Take I-84 to Exit 17 to Route 63 (south). Follow Rt. 63 (south) until it intersects with Rt. 188. The park entrance of Hop Brook Lake is at the intersection of Rt. 63 and Rt. 188.

For more information, click here to visit the project's website.

Northfield Brook Lake is located in a scenic area adjacent to the highly industrialized Naugatuck Valley, a region where public recreation is at a premium. The importance of the 208 acres of public land is evident on a warm summer weekend when people gather at the park to enjoy hiking, picnicking, swimming and other outdoor activities. Northfield Brook Lake has two picnic shelters which may be reserved by groups for a modest fee.

Take exit 38 toward US-6 W/CT-109/CT-254/Thomaston. Turn left onto Waterbury RD. Waterbury RD becomes S Main ST/US-6. Turn left onto CT-254/Northfield RD. The Lake is 1.2 miles on the right.

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to Thomaston Dam located on the scenic Naugatuck River in Thomaston, Connecticut. The park offers over 800 acres of public land for a multitude of recreational activities. Hunting, fishing, trail bike riding (two wheel only) and model airplane flying are among the popular activities.

Take exit 39 for CT-222/US-6 toward Bristol/Thomaston Turn left at CT-222/E Main St/Rte-222/Rte-6/US-6 (signs for MAIN St/Thomaston) Continue to follow CT-222/E Main St/Rte-222 Slight right at CT-222/N Main St/Rte-222 Turn right to stay on CT-222/N Main St/Rte-222 Continue to follow CT-222/Rte-222 Thomaston Dam is 1.5 miles on the left.

For more information, click here to visit the project's website.

The Barrier Project extends from the West Branch eastward across the East Branch of Stamford Harbor, in the City of Stamford, Fairfield County, CT It protects approximately 460 acres consisting of principal manufacturing plants of the city, residential sections, and a portion of the main commercial district.

For more information, click here to visit the project's website.

Naugatuck River Basin
US Army Corps of Engineers, NAE
100 Allerton Farm Road
Middlebury, Connecticut 06762
(203)758-1723

WEB PAGE POC: Reese Piper

Last Updated 01/15/2010