MILL POND
The area of water retained behind a mill dam for driving a mill.
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
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Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| LADE | An artificial channel carrying water from a stream or river to a water mill. |
| MILL DAM | A dam constructed across a stream to raise its water-level and make it available to power a mill wheel. |
| TAIL RACE | An artificial channel, sometimes underground, that carries water from a waterwheel back to the river or stream from which it was diverted by a LADE. |
| WATERMILL | A mill in which the machinery is driven by water power. |
| WEIR | A dam constructed on a canal or river or stream, designed to retain the water and regulate its flow. |
