Lopwell Dam, Devon UK
N 50° 27.912 W 004° 09.039
30U E 418335 N 5590988
A dam in West Devon, UK
Waymark Code: WM1XT6
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/29/2007
Views: 31
This dam was created for drinking water supply; there is a pumping station beside the dam. The river below the dam is tidal. As you can see from the photos there is a walk way cross the river, this walk way is covered with water for about 2 hours when the tide is high. The Tavy is a very fast rising river as its catchment area is a large part of Dartmoor.
Waterway where the dam is located: River Tavy
Main use of the Water Dam: Water Supply (Drinkable)
Material used in the structure: masonry
Date built: 01/01/1953
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: no
Height of Dam: Not listed
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