East Brimfield Dam is on the Quinebaug River and covers an area of 2,070 acres in the towns of Sturbridge, Holland, and Brimfield. The lake is part of a network of six flood control dams in the Thames River Basin constructed and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Three of these projects, East Brimfield Lake, Westville Lake, and West Thompson Lake, help to control flooding from Sturbridge all the way to Long Island Sound. East Brimfield Lake was placed into operation in June 1960 at a cost of $6,580,000. As of September 1994 it had prevented $36.3 million in flood damages. Fishing in the trout-stocked lake is popular. Water is stored for a controlled release in April for canoe races on the Quinebaug River. Summer sports at East Brimfield Lake include swimming, boating, and waterskiing. Hunting is also available in the forested wetland and upland areas.
Location:
24 Riverview Ave., Fiskdale Massachusetts 01518
Telephone
508-347-3705
Other History nearby:
(Worcester) American Antiquarian Society
(Bristol) American Clock and Watch Museum
(Amherst) Amherst History Museum
(Hartford) Ancient Burying Ground
(Warwick) Apponaug Village
(Hubbardston) Barre Falls Dam
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06/09 Coming to The Fiskdale area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
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