Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverine Migratory Corridors | 0.00 | 1.80 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 1.80 | 0.00 |
Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Kinneytown Dam Eelpass
Project Name
Kinneytown Dam Eelpass
City/Town/Village
Seymour
Site Name
Kinneytown Dam Eelpass
Waterbody
Naugatuck River
Degradation Description
The construction of a hydroelectric dam in the Naugatuck River, Seymour, CT, blocks the passage of American eels and other diadromous fish species. A pre-existing fishway was installed in 1999.
Cause of Degradation
Dam blocks fish passage
Restoration Technique
Eel Passage Device
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Inland Fisheries Division
Partners Organization
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Partners Organization
Kinneytown Hydroelectric Company, Inc.
Completed