Bottoms Reservoir (Derbyshire)
Template:Short description Template:Use British English Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Infobox body of water tracking".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bottoms Reservoir is a man-made lake in Longdendale in north Derbyshire, England. It was constructed between 1865 and 1877, by John Frederick Bateman as part of the Longdendale Chain of reservoirs to supply water from the River Etherow to the urban areas of Greater Manchester.[1] The upper reservoirs supplied the drinking water, while Bottoms and Vale House reservoirs regulated the flow downstream for the benefit of local water-powered mills.[2]
The reservoir was obliged to release ten million gallons a day. To ensure this, a gauging basin Script error: No such module "convert". in diameter was built. The drinking water flowed through the Mottram Tunnel to the Godley covered reservoir.[3]
The Peak District Boundary Walk runs along the south-western side of the reservoir and over the dam.[4]
History
In 1877, turbines were introduced at Bottoms to produce electricity that powered the company offices and the works electric train. These operated for 28 years.
In 1998, remedial safety work was undertaken. The clay core and crest was raised by Script error: No such module "convert"., and a dry metalled track constructed on the crest. The bywash channel bridge was replaced to give greater clearance, and the stonework of the bywash channel and the tumbling bay was repointed.[3]
References
- ↑ The Peak District National Park - Fact Zone 21. Longdendale in the National Park Template:Webarchive
- ↑ Tintwistle - history Template:Webarchive
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| Preceded by Arnfield Reservoir |
Longdendale Chain Reservoirs <templatestyles src="Nobold/styles.css"/>(West to East) |
Succeeded by Valehouse Reservoir |