Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Wood Dam Fish Passage Enhancements
Project Name
Wood Dam Fish Passage Enhancements
City/Town/Village
Westport
Site Name
Wood Dam
Waterbody
Hydraulic Pond
Saugatuck River
Habitat View
Degradation Description
An 8-foot high tidal dam in the Saugatuck River in Westport, CT, blocks the passage of fish. A fishway was installed in 1997, but successful operation was limited to low-mid tides only. Excessive flooding of the fishway entrance at high tides, combined with the width of the Saugatuck River at this site decrease successful operation of this existing fishway.
Cause of Degradation
Fish Passage Device In Disrepair
Restoration Technique
Fish Passage Device-repair/modification to existing
Weir Installation
Project Partners
Completed