Lake Chaffe

Lake Chaffee was formed from a small pond and surrounding swamp when an earthen dam/levee was installed sometime prior to 1934. The community is comprised of about 700 lots and presently fewer than 260 Lake Chaffee property owners.

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  • The best kept secret in Connecticut
    WELCOME TO LAKE CHAFFEE
    A private lake community.
  • 54 Acres and 8,400 feet of shoreline
    856 feet above sea level
    A mean depth of 6 feet.

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Message from the Board

Please keep our community safe by following these restrictions!!

Ashford

Ashford
We have reached the quiet time of year here at the lake. We hope everyone is enjoying the change of pace despite the restrictions on outdoor fires. Hopefully we will see rain in the near future and things will go back to normal.

Along with the fire restrictions, the recent drought conditions have made for low lake water levels longer than expected. Please be aware that the siphon has been turned off for a few weeks, so any recent lowering of the water is only due to lack of rain and evaporation from the very windy conditions that have prevailed many days this month. The one silver lining is that people have had plenty of time to do work along their shorelines, which will make for more pleasant conditions in the warmer months, and a healthier lake with less debris. We certainly hope that nobody is experiencing issues with their well due to the lack of rainfall.

The next LCIA Board Meeting is December 11th at 6:30PM in Chaffee Hall.  Russell Blair, from the Freedom of Information Commission, will attend to update the Board on regulations that apply to our Association and to answer any questions.  All are welcome to attend and express any concerns, or offer suggestions during the Public Comments portion of the Agenda.  As always the agenda will be posted on the bulletin board, and this site ahead of the meeting.  

If at any time you have questions about what is acceptable here at Lake Chaffee, you may refer to the Ordinances here on this site, or contact one of the Board Members. These regulations have been created by the board and voted on by members at the time of their implimentation. They are in place to keep Lake Chaffee a safe and enjoyable place for all.

State of the Lake

While the water level is down, please take advantage of easy access for clearing away leaves, branches and other debris. If you have cattails, growing it is advantageous to removed them as they are very prolific and will take over if allowed to do so. Eventually they would surround the lake entirely. Leaving a few, if you find them appealing, is fine but keep them in check from year to year.

The goose population seems to have decreased and hopefully they will be heading south as temps dip; kind of like many of our residents. Keep your eyes out for the eagles and osprey who are enjoying the lower water levels for easier access to fish. We should be seeing migrating ducks as well in the near future. Each season has its own beauty and we are lucky to be close enough to enjoy it first hand here at the lake.

Upcoming Things to Do at the Lake

SAVE THE DATE!

Paint Party - Chaffee Hall - November 20 2024
ANNUAL Membership Meetings – Please join us at the hall
June - Sunday June 22nd @ 11am
July - Sunday July 20th @ 11am
August - Sunday August 17th @ 11am

Recurring News of Interest

Monthly LCIA Meetings

The monthly meetings are behing held in person at Chaffee Hall on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30. If you have topics to discuss, please feel free to attend so they can be addressed during the Public Comments portion of the agenda. We do want to hear from you!

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