Water Control Dam and Head Gates - Blackstone Canal Historic District - Uxbridge MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 42° 05.848 W 071° 37.367
19T E 283111 N 4663927
Built around 1852, the dam and gate are built of stone.
Waymark Code: WMT2CC
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Sir Lose-a-lot
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The water control dame and head gates were constructed around 1852. They were installed at the head of the power canal to control the flow of water to the Stanley Woolen Mill.
Name of Waterway.: Blackstone River and Canal

Roughly when was the Waterway created?: 1852

Is this waterway working?: Working

What is the condition of the sluice gate?: Excellent working order

What is/was the water used for?: Floodgate
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