MELDON DAM (DARTMOOR UK)
N 50° 42.423 W 004° 02.245
30U E 426748 N 5617761
Meldon dam is situated on the Northern Edge of Dartmoor, Devon, UK.
Waymark Code: WM12CG
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/25/2006
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Meldon dam blocks the West Okement river on it's way off the moor, easy parking and access nearby with toilets in carpark and sometimes ice cream van. Built in 1972 it was constructed for water supply for the area.
Waterway where the dam is located: West Okement River
Main use of the Water Dam: Water Supply (Drinkable)
Material used in the structure: masonry
Height of Dam: 55.2 metres.
Date built: 01/01/1972
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: no
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