Colebrook Dam water level — Connecticut

Connecticut · USACE · reading Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00)

Colebrook Dam in Connecticut was last measured at 698.48 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+1.0 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Colebrook Dam · Connecticut
Pool elevation
698.48 ft

Datum NGVD29. Datums vary by station (NGVD29 vs. NAVD88 differ by roughly half a foot to a foot) — never compare bare elevations across lakes without checking the datum.

% of conservation pool full
Not reported
Storage
40,566 acre-ft
Recent trend
↑Rising

+1.0 ft over the trend window

Recent trend

The last ~5 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

712.1ft711.0ftApr 15 – Apr 20

Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-07-14. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).

Important — not for navigation or safety decisions

Water levels here are provisional readings for general reference only. Conditions vary and readings can be revised. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making navigation, boating, or dam-safety decisions.

Source: USACE NAE/CRD, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →

Nearby lakes

The six nearest published lakes by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-state neighbors included.

Lakes nearest to Colebrook Dam, with current level and distance.
Lake State Level Distance
Mad River Dam CT 9 km
Sucker Brook Dam CT 13 km
Hall Meadow Dam CT 19 km
East Branch Dam CT 20 km
Littleville Dam MA 32 km
Knightville Dam MA 35 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Colebrook Dam?
As of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 698.48 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Colebrook Dam full right now?
Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.
Where does this data come from?
From USACE NAE/CRD, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.
Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?
No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

More in Connecticut

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