Lake Zoar, Reservoir in Connecticut, US
Lake Zoar stretches for six miles along the Housatonic River, providing water resources to multiple communities through the Stevenson Dam infrastructure.
The construction of Stevenson Dam in 1919 formed Lake Zoar by flooding an area previously known as Pleasantvale, marking a shift in local infrastructure development.
The name derives from a section of Newtown and Monroe that referenced the Biblical city of Zoara, situated near the Dead Sea.
Four boat launches, distributed across the bordering towns of Monroe, Newtown, Oxford, and Southbury, enable water access for recreational activities.
The Lake Zoar Authority manages water quality and safety measures while addressing challenges such as zebra mussel invasion and historical PCB contamination.
Location: Connecticut
GPS coordinates: 41.38830,-73.17750
Latest update: March 15, 2025 05:47
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