Dam and Millpond

Dam noun - A bank of earth constructed to control water.

Millpond and dam are semantically related. in embankment topic. In some cases you can use "Millpond" instead a noun "Dam".

Millpond noun - A pond formed by damming a stream to provide a head of water to turn a mill wheel.

Dam and millpond are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dam" instead a noun "Millpond".