Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Lantern Hill Pond Dam Fishway
Project Name
Lantern Hill Pond Dam Fishway
City/Town/Village
Ledyard
North Stonington
Site Name
Lantern Hill Pond
Waterbody
Lantern Hill Brook
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverine Migratory Corridors | 0.00 | 0.40 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 0.40 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
An earthen dam and severely undersized culvert prevented the upstream passage of fish into Lantern Hill Pond, a 20-acre pond with great spawning habitat.
Cause of Degradation
Culvert Undersized
Dam blocks fish passage
Tidal Flow Restricted
Restoration Technique
Culvert Replacement
Dam Removal
Fish Passage Device-new
Fish Passage Project
Weir Installation
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Inland Fisheries Division
Partners Organization
Mashantucket Indian Tribal Nation
Completed