Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverine Migratory Corridors | 0.00 | 49.10 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 49.10 | 0.00 |
Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Spoonville Dam Removal
Project Name
Spoonville Dam Removal
City/Town/Village
East Granby
Bloomfield
Site Name
Spoonville Dam
Waterbody
Farmington River
Degradation Description
The Spoonville Dam is a 128-foot long, 25-foot high concrete dam that lies on the East Granby - Bloomfield border. This former hydro-electric dam, now owned by Northeast Utilities, has been essentially a remnant dam since 1955, when it was partially breached during major flooding from back to back hurricane strikes - Hurricane Connie and Hurricane Diane. Although the dam is beached, it is still a barrier to fish passage as migrating fish cannot pass by with such a high downstream flow velocity created by the breach.
Cause of Degradation
Dam blocks fish passage
Restoration Technique
Dam Removal
Fish Passage Project
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Farmington River Watershed Association
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Inland Fisheries Division
Partners Organization
Northeast Utilities (and Connecticut Light & Power)
Partners Organization
American Rivers
Completed