Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Dorr's Mill Pond Dam Fishway
Project Name
Dorr's Mill Pond Dam Fishway
City/Town/Village
Westport
Site Name
Dorr's Mill Pond Dam
Waterbody
Oliver Pond
Saugatuck River
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverine Migratory Corridors | 1.80 | ||
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 1.80 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
A 9-foot high barrier dam in the Saugatuck River in Westport blocks the upstream passage of anadromous fish.
Cause of Degradation
Dam blocks fish passage
Restoration Technique
Eel Passage Device
Fish Passage Device-new
Weir Installation
Project Partners
Partners Organization
The Nature Conservancy - Connecticut Chapter
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Inland Fisheries Division
Partners Organization
Trout Unlimited - Nutmeg Chapter
Partners Organization
Glendenning Associates, Inc.
Completed