milldam

/ˈmɪlˌdæm/
noun
  1. A dam built across a stream to create a millpond, providing water power for a mill.
    • The old milldam still holds back the water, creating a peaceful pond.
    • Beavers built their own dam just upstream from the milldam.
    • They repaired the milldam so the waterwheel could turn again.
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