Sheepstor Dam
N 50° 29.602 W 004° 02.223
30U E 426441 N 5594001
A granite built dam on Dartmoor.
Waymark Code: WM18Y8
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/27/2007
Views: 18
In 1895 Burrator Reservoir was constructed. In 1920’s it was decided to increase the capacity of Burrator Reservoir, and the height of the dam was increased by about 10 feet.
The Sheepstor Dam built to hold back the increased water level.
Ordnance Survey map reference (10 figure) if within DNP – If outside the Park, add N/A: Not listed
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