Minterburn Mill Dam - Rockville in Vernon, CT
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Minterburn Mill Lake Dam is located at he west end of the historic Minterburn Mill at 215 East Main Street in the village of Rockville in Vernon, CT.
Waymark Code: WM16TPR
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 10/04/2022
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The Minterburn Mill Dam is located on the Hockanum River just south of the outlet of Shenipsit Lake, a natural lake. The Hockanum River then flows through Vernon, Ellington, Manchester, and East Hartford until it reached its mouth on the Connecticut River.
The masonry dam is the first of a series of dams on Hockanum River. It was built in 1906 to supply water power for the Minterburn Mill, a former textile mill. The dam is 10' high and 45' long.
Waterway where the dam is located: Hockanum River
Main use of the Water Dam: Hydroelectric Power Production
Material used in the structure: masonry
Height of Dam: 10 ft.
Date built: 01/01/1906
Fishing Allowed: no
Motor Sports Allowed: no
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