Ascutney Mill Dam, Windsor
Facts and practical information
Ascutney Mill Dam, also known as the Windsor Upper Dam and the Mill Pond Dam, is an arch-gravity dam which is one of the oldest and among the earliest storage dams in the United States. It is made of cut granite and is located in Windsor, Vermont in Windsor County near the Connecticut River, where it functioned as a source of hydropower and, later, hydroelectric power. It is on the ASCE list of historic civil engineering landmarks since 1970 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since January 09, 2007. ()
Ascutney Mill Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge, Cornish Colony Museum, American Precision Museum, Old Constitution House.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Ascutney Mill Dam?
How to get to Ascutney Mill Dam by public transport?
Train
- Windsor (16 min walk)