Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverine Migratory Corridors | 0.00 | 15.37 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 15.37 | 0.00 |
Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Tunnel Dam Fish-Lift
Project Name
Tunnel Dam Fish-Lift
City/Town/Village
Preston
Site Name
Tunnel Dam
Waterbody
Quinebaug River
Degradation Description
This 25-foot tall hydroelectric dam in the Quinebaug River in Preston, CT, blocks the passage of fish. The dam is the first on the Quinebaug River, about 1/2 mile upstream from the confluence with the Shetucket River. The next dam upstream is the Aspinook Pond Dam in Jewett City.
Cause of Degradation
Dam blocks fish passage
Restoration Technique
Eel Passage Device
Fish Passage Device-new
Fish Passage Project
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Northeast Utilities
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Inland Fisheries Division
Partners Organization
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Completed