At this time it was owned by the Gemeente Boarnsterhim and stood at Ulbe Twijnstrawel 21, 8491 CD, Akkrum.

Concern was expressed about its condition by the Monumentenzorg and De Hollandsche Molen.

Stichting Molens de Leeg Midden was formed and took over the mill.

Mellemolen is what the Dutch call a Spinnekopmolen (English: Spider mill).

Each revolution pumps 236 litres (52 imp gal) of water.