Farnumsville Pond Dam - Grafton MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 10.461 W 071° 40.815
19T E 278626 N 4672612
Built to power the Farnumsville Cotton Mill in 1844
Waymark Code: WMP8M5
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/20/2015
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The first mill was built on this site in 1827 but was destroyed by fire in 1830. In 1844 the mill was rebuilt and most of that building and future expansions remain today. The dam was built to supply power to the mill. The dam is on the Blackstone River which formed the Farnumsville Pond. The cut stone retaining walls that guided the water thru the mill race under the building still exists today.
Waterway where the dam is located: Farnumsville Pond / Blackstone River
Main use of the Water Dam: Other
Material used in the structure: Timber
Height of Dam: 6 feet
Date built: 01/01/1844
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: no
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