Ousatonic Water Power Company, Dam & Canals, CT Routes 34 & 108, 1 mile North of Derby-Shelton Bridge, Derby, New Haven County, CT

Significance: The waterworks of the Ousatonic Water Company, when combined with the Shelton mills and related urban development have local and statewide significance as a successful 19th century example of planned industrial development with the use of contemporary technological innovations in the harnessing of water power. Some components, such as the design for the fishway, were used for the first time in the U.S. The dams, canals and locks are strongly associated with local political, social and economic development.

Survey number: HAER CT-36

Building/structure dates: 1870 Initial Construction

Building/structure dates: 18q3 Subsequent Work

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1969 - 1980

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