FERNWORTHY DAM (DARTMOOR UK)
N 50° 38.559 W 003° 52.859
30U E 437708 N 5610457
Fernworthy Reservoir lies on Eastern Dartmoor on the South Teign River.
Waymark Code: WM12CN
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/25/2006
Views: 41
Fernworthy reservoir is constructed of Granite that was quarried within a few hundred yards of the Dam. Construction was commenced in 1936 and concluded in 1942. It was built to supply water to Torbay towns in South Devon.
Waterway where the dam is located: South Teign River
Main use of the Water Dam: Water Supply (Drinkable)
Material used in the structure: masonry
Date built: 01/01/1942
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: no
Height of Dam: Not listed
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