milldam

A dam constructed to create a millpond, which stores water to provide power for operating a water mill.

• 🇩🇪Ein Damm oder Wehr, das einen Mühlenteich aufstaut, um Wasser für den Betrieb eines Wasserrads oder einer Wassermühle zu speichern.

1. Milldam C1 formal

   A dam built across a stream to create a millpond, which stores water to provide power for a water mill.

   • The old milldam still holds back the water for the historic mill.
   • They repaired the milldam to ensure a steady water supply for the wheel.
   • The milldam created a large pond that was used for fishing in the summer.

   🇩🇪Mühlendamm