milldam

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

• 🇵🇹Barragem ou represa construída para criar um açude de moinho, acumulando água para fornecer energia a um moinho de água.

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.

   🇵🇹Açude de moinho