Merimere Reservoir Dam
Merimere Reservoir Dam is a dam in Town of Berlin, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Merimere Reservoir Dam is situated nearby to the peak South Mountain, as well as near the scenic viewpoint Castle Craig.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include South Mountain and Castle Craig.
South Mountain
Peak
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South Mountain, 767 ft, is a prominent traprock peak in the Hanging Hills of Meriden, Connecticut. Rugged and scenic, the peak rises steeply above the city of Meriden 400 ft below and is characterized by its vertical cliffs and sweeping views of southern Connecticut and Long Island Sound.
Castle Craig
Scenic viewpoint
Castle Craig, located on East Peak in the Hanging Hills, is constructed of trap rock and is 32 feet in height and has a base 58 feet in circumference. A metal interior stairway is used to ascend the observation deck on top. Castle Craig is situated 3,100 feet southwest of Merimere Reservoir Dam.
East Peak
Peak
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East Peak, 976 feet, is a prominent basalt traprock mountain in the Hanging Hills of Meriden, Connecticut. Rugged and scenic, the peak rises steeply above the city of Meriden 600 feet below and is characterized by its vertical cliffs and sweeping views of southern Connecticut and Long Island Sound.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Meriden and Meriden Avenue–Oakland Road Historic District.
Meriden
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Meriden is a city in the Connecticut River Valley. Although not a major tourist destination, it does have an architecturally notable center.
Meriden Avenue–Oakland Road Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Meriden Avenue–Oakland Road Historic District is a National Register of Historic Places district covering a residential section of Southington, Connecticut, located south of the center of town. Meriden Avenue–Oakland Road Historic District is situated 3½ miles northwest of Merimere Reservoir Dam.
Plantsville
Village
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Plantsville is a neighborhood in the town of Southington, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is centered at the merger between South Main Street and West Main Street. Plantsville is situated 4 miles northwest of Merimere Reservoir Dam.
Merimere Reservoir Dam
- Type: Dam
- Description: dam in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
- Location: Town of Berlin, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
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- Cebuano: “Merimere Reservoir Dam”
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