Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Zemko Dam Removal
Project Name
Zemko Dam Removal
City/Town/Village
Salem
Site Name
Zemko Dam
Waterbody
East Branch Eightmile River
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverine Migratory Corridors | 0.00 | 1.11 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 1.11 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
A 5' high earth and stone dam blocked the passage of migratory fish. The 80' long and 12' wide dam also served as an unimproved road, with a concrete slab over the spillway. Zemko Dam was the last remaining obstruction to fish passage on the East Branch Eightmile River.
Cause of Degradation
Dam blocks fish passage
Restoration Technique
Dam Removal
Excavation
Fish Passage Project
Land Acquisition
Protected Area Designation
Project Partners
Partners Organization
The Nature Conservancy - Connecticut Chapter
Partners Organization
American Rivers
Partners Organization
Save The Sound, Inc
Partners Organization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Inland Fisheries Division
Partners Organization
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Completed