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