Habitat Restoration & Protection Database


Project Details

Taftville Dam Fishway

Project Name
Taftville Dam Fishway
City/Town/Village
Norwich
Site Name
Taftville Dam
Waterbody
Shetucket River
Habitat View
Habitat Acres Miles Feet
Riverine Migratory Corridors 0.00 2.45 0.00
TOTAL 0.00 2.45 0.00
Degradation Description
A barrier dam in the Shetucket River in Norwich blocks the passage of fish.
Cause of Degradation
Dam blocks fish passage
Restoration Technique
Fish Passage Device-new
Fish Passage Project
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Northeast Utilities
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Inland Fisheries Division
Partners Organization
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Completed