West Dart Weir, Dartmoor, Devon UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
N 50° 35.085 W 003° 58.009
30U E 431555 N 5604095
A granite Weir on central Dartmoor.
Waymark Code: WM8DWV
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/18/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
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This granite weir acts as a 'take off point' for the Devonport Leat.
The leat takes water from the West Dart to Burrator Reservoir, which supplies the City of Plymouth with water.
Waterway where the dam is located: West Dart River

Main use of the Water Dam: Water Supply (Drinkable)

Material used in the structure: masonry

Height of Dam: 10ft

Fishing Allowed: no

Motor Sports Allowed: no

Date built: Not listed
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Brentorboxer visited West Dart Weir, Dartmoor, Devon UK 06/10/2010 Brentorboxer visited it