Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Farm River Fish Passage Restoration Project - Diversion Dam
Project Name
Farm River Fish Passage Restoration Project - Diversion Dam
City/Town/Village
East Haven
Site Name
Farm River / Lake Saltonstall Diversion Dam
Waterbody
Farm River
unnamed pond
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverine Migratory Corridors | 0.00 | 2.10 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 2.10 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
A pair of dams in the Farm River block the upstream passage of anadromous fish. The first, a 3-foot high water company dam, was built in 1911 in order to divert water to the Lake Saltonstall water supply reservoir. The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority operates the diversion as needed to maintain adequate water supply to serve its customers while also optimizing water quality. Fish can get over the diversion dam during periods of high water but at most flows it is a barrier to fish migration. The second, Page's Millpond Dam, is a privately-owned residential dam. Planning of the fishways for the Farm River Diversion Dam and Page's Millpond Dam took place concurrently, but construction at the Diversion Dam was first
Cause of Degradation
Dam blocks fish passage
Restoration Technique
Fish Passage Device-new
Fish Passage Project
Project Partners
Completed