Usk Reservoir
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History
Completed in 1955 by Swansea City Council, the dam is approximately 109 ft (33m) in height and 1600 ft (480m) in width. It was the first example in the UK of an earth dam with horizontal drainage blankets.[1] The reservoir covers some Script error: No such module "convert". of land. It can be located just off the minor road between Trecastle and Llanddeusant, Script error: No such module "convert". west of Sennybridge. The reservoir is now owned by Welsh Water and the surrounding forests are managed on their behalf by Natural Resources Wales. Most of the area is open to walkers and cyclists via forest tracks and other footpaths. There are several small car parks for visitors. The reservoir is stocked with freshwater fish such as trout and can be fished with an appropriate licence.
References
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External links
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- Usk reservoir in the Brecon Beacons national park
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of the Usk reservoir and surrounding area
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