Mansfield Roller Mill Dam ~ Mansfield, Indiana
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brwhiz
N 39° 40.615 W 087° 06.083
16S E 491305 N 4391904
This Water Dam backs up a mill pond for the turbine of the historic Mansfield Roller Mill located at 6089 S Mill Road in Mansfield, Indiana.
Waymark Code: WMHHQF
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 07/13/2013
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This dam provides the source of water to power the low-head turbine that, in turn, powers all the machinery in this historic roller mill. The mill, while intact, is no longer in operation and is managed as an historic site, open seasonally to the public, by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Waterway where the dam is located: Big Racoon Creek
Main use of the Water Dam: Other
Material used in the structure: Concrete
Height of Dam: 7 feet
Date built: 01/01/1880
Fishing Allowed: no
Motor Sports Allowed: no
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