Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Frankel Dam Removal
Project Name
Frankel Dam Removal
City/Town/Village
Westport
Site Name
Frankel Dams
Waterbody
Aspetuck River
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverine Migratory Corridors | 0.70 | 0.00 | |
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 0.70 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
A pair of knife gates function as a dam and blocks the passage of fish. The gates are located on both sides of a mid-stream island in the Aspetuck River, one to the north and one to the south.
Cause of Degradation
Dam blocks fish passage
Tide Gates
Restoration Technique
Dam Removal
Fish Passage Project
Tide Gate Removal
Project Partners
Partners Organization
The Nature Conservancy - Connecticut Chapter
Partners Organization
Yale University
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Inland Fisheries Division
Completed