millpond

noun

A pond formed by a milldam.

noun

A pond or reservoir of water for use in driving a mill-wheel.

noun

a pond formed by damming a stream to provide a head of water to turn a mill wheel.

noun

A pond or reservoir produced by damming a river or stream in order to provide a steady source of water for a millrace

noun

a pond formed by damming a stream to provide a head of water to turn a mill wheel