Whittenton Pond Dam

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Whittenton Pond Dam is a dam across the Mill River in Taunton, Massachusetts. Built in 1832, the dam is a half-mile upstream from downtown Taunton. It is 12 feet high and constructed of timber.

New England experienced heavy rains during the second week of October 2005. On the morning of Sunday, October 16, officials realized that the dam was in trouble. By Tuesday, an evacuation was ordered. School in Taunton was cancelled, and several roads were closed.

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