Bridgeton 1823 Grist Mill Dam
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 39° 38.960 W 087° 10.580
16S E 484871 N 4388852
This Water Dam impounds water to drive the water wheel at the historic Bridgeton Grist Mill at 8104 S Bridgeton Road in Bridgeton, Indiana.
Waymark Code: WMHHK8
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 07/12/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 4
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THis is a low-head dam that supplies water through a control gate to the turbine in the grist mill. The mill is still functional and continues to grain grains the old-fashioned way for its customers.
Waterway where the dam is located: Big Racoon Creek

Main use of the Water Dam: Other

Material used in the structure: Masonry/Concrete

Height of Dam: 9 feet

Fishing Allowed: no

Motor Sports Allowed: no

Date built: Not listed
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