The Making of Candlewood Lake with Mike Allen

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Lectures & Panels

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Adults
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It’s Connecticut’s largest water body - 11 miles long, 5,000 acres, and 46 billion gallons of water. And yet, Candlewood Lake is so much more than just a gorgeous recreational asset. It was actually created 100 years ago as a massive hydroelectric generating facility. The lake acts as a storage facility for water, and when the water is needed to generate electricity it's released through a large pipe into generators that supplement the state's electricity supply. When the lake was formed several villages were flooded, and today you can still see the remnants when scuba diving. Hear about this technological wonder at the presentation.

Mike Allen is the producer and host of the highly-rated podcast, Amazing Tales About History. New episodes each Thursday present history as it should be – accurate, engaging, and told with a touch of intrigue. Find his episodes at: www.amazingtalesct.com

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