There is a small island offshore which is publicly owned.  The bottom is shallow and sandy if you have a hankering to stop and swim. Otherwise, continue around the northern cove and enjoy a view of all the summer and year round homes.  As you exit this area, Duquette Sports Academy has a short strip of access to the reservoir. After a few private homes and you come to the spillway.  This is the start of a long earthen dam.  Midway down the dam is a valve control house that controls the minimum flow rate for the reservoir.  What makes it interesting is that every available spot on the siding is filled with initials and names of hundreds of kids.