milldam

A dam constructed across a stream to raise the water level so that the overflow will have sufficient power to turn a mill wheel.

A dam designed to check the flow of a stream and cause the water to rise until a sufficient head has been obtained to furnish the power necessary for turning a mill-wheel.

A mill-pond.

A dam or mound to obstruct a water course, and raise the water to a height sufficient to turn a mill wheel.

A dam constructed across a river or stream in order to create a millpond.

dam to make a millpond to provide power for a water mill