Winterburn Reservoir
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Winterburn Reservoir is located near the village of Winterburn in Malhamdale, North Yorkshire, England. It was constructed between 1885 and 1893 by Leeds civil engineers Henry Rofe and Edward Filliter to help maintain levels on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.[1] The cost of construction was estimated at £45,000.[2] Its capacity is Script error: No such module "convert". and covers an area of Script error: No such module "convert".
In order to maintain the water levels of Winterburn and Eshton Beck, there is a compensation scheme. Around Script error: No such module "convert". of water are discharged per day. The amount of compensation water is measured in the gauge house below the reservoir and further downstream at Holme Bridge lock, Gargrave.
In order to maintain the aquatic life in the reservoir, this is monitored daily, and in times of drought the water discharged into Winterburn Beck is reduced.
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Discharge portal into Winterburn Beck
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Twin cast iron valve capstans
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