Stiff's Millpond - Holly, MI
N 42° 47.090 W 083° 37.485
17T E 285310 N 4740262
There's been a dam here since the 1840's.
Waymark Code: WM6AEN
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 05/02/2009
Views: 2
In 1843, Ira C. Alger built the first dam here in Southern Holly. This had been a significant step in the settling of the area.
This area was the site of the former Holly Milling Company and Village wells dating back to the mid 1840's. Later there was a power station.
The mills were sold to a William F. Hadley, who then sold to William Stiff around 1870.
Nowadays the dam is used to maintain the level of Stiff's Millpond.
We got about as close as we could to this dam. There's a fence with a no tresspassing sign.
Waterway where the dam is located: Stiff's Millpond/Shiawassee River
Main use of the Water Dam: Flood Control
Material used in the structure: Masonry/Concrete
Height of Dam: 10'
Date built: 01/01/1843
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: Not Listed
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