Hurricane Damage

The Gomez Mill House sustained major site damage from Hurricane Irene. The hardest hit were the Jews' Creek natural stone banks, the dam retaining walls and the meadow as you will see in the photos below taken on Monday, August 29, 2011. The recently restored Dard Hunter Mill, which reopened after three years in May 2011, sustained some damage and will remain closed for the rest of the season. Additional photos, details of the damage, and a video of the actual flood and breach of the retaining wall will be placed on the website within the next few weeks.

Please check for schedule and admissions update information if you plan to visit the site though our season closure on Sunday, November 13.

Dard Hunter Mill	Dam and waterfall showing significant rushing water from upstream.
Collapse and washout of land between Ice House and Dard Hunter Mill bridge.	View of isolated Dard Hunter Mill and access bridge.
View of Jews' Creek and rushing water through collapsed area in front of Dard Hunter Mill.	Dam retaining wall collapse.
Increased levels and strength of rushing water in Jews' Creek.	Damage, silt and debris left by receding waters on Meadow.
Damage, silt and debris left by receding waters on Meadow.	Damage, silt and debris left by receding waters on Meadow.
Mill House Road Bridge and land collapse southeast of Mill House driveway.	Mill House Road Bridge and land collapse southeast of Mill House driveway.
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