Habitat Restoration & Protection Database


Project Details

Clark Pond Dam Fishway

Project Name
Clark Pond Dam Fishway
City/Town/Village
Milford
Site Name
Clark Pond Dam
Waterbody
Clark Pond
Indian River
Habitat View
Habitat Acres Miles Feet
Riverine Migratory Corridors 0.00 0.70 0.00
TOTAL 0.00 0.70 0.00
Degradation Description
Construction of a dam and culvert in the Indian River, Milford blocked the passage of fish. An existing City-owned fishway on this dam did not function as intended and repairs were needed.
Cause of Degradation
Culvert Reduces/Prevents Fish Passage
Dam blocks fish passage
Fish Passage Device In Disrepair
Restoration Technique
Eel Passage Device
Fish Passage Device-repair/modification to existing
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Save The Sound, Inc
Partners Organization
American Littoral Society
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Inland Fisheries Division
Partners Organization
American Rivers
Partners Organization
City of Milford
Partners Organization
Milford Striped Bass Club
Partners Organization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Restoration Center
Completed