Jacob's Landing Dam
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J.A.R.S.
N 43° 26.006 W 080° 18.603
17T E 555839 N 4809179
Off of Guelph Avenue, on the Speed River. Street parking available on Milling Road (across from Jacob's Landing).
Waymark Code: WMKCA
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/07/2006
Views: 55
In 1847, Jacob Hespeler constructed a stone dam 160 feet long, 13 feet high with a 42 foot thick base. A grist mill, flour mill, saw mill, distillery, and cooperage all existed at this site.
Location of the waterfall:
Guelph Avenue N
Cambridge, Ontario Canada
Coordinates of parking: N 43° 25.964 W 080° 18.703
Fees: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Type / features of structure: Dam
Estimated height in feet: 13
Estimated width in feet: 160
River/stream/lake/reservoir: Speed River
Flow dates: Not listed
Estimated height in meters: Not Listed
Estimated width in meters: Not Listed
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