Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Stevenson Dam Interim Eelpass
Project Name
Stevenson Dam Interim Eelpass
City/Town/Village
Monroe
Site Name
Stevenson Dam
Waterbody
Housatonic River
Lake Zoar
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
Built in 1919 to generate hydroelectric power, the Stevenson Dam, bordering Monroe and Oxford, is the largest of the five hydroelectric dams on the Housatonic River. Built and formerly owned by the Connecticut Light & Power Company, this project was owned and operated by the Northeast Generation Services (NGS) when this project was initiated. Most dams block the passage of most fish species but American eel are able to wiggle over in some limited numbers. This dam is 84 feet tall and spills no water so even eels cannot get past it. Lake Zoar was formed by the construction of the Stevenson Dam.
Project Partners
Completed