Higher Swineshaw Reservoir
Higher Swineshaw Reservoir and the moors
For the reservoirs near Glossop, in Derbyshire, see Upper Swineshaw Reservoir and Swineshaw Reservoir (Derbyshire)
Higher Swineshaw Reservoir is the highest reservoir in a series of four in the Brushes valley above Stalybridge in Greater Manchester.[1] It was built in the 19th century to provide a supply of safe drinking water. Though the reservoir and its watershed are totally in Greater Manchester it is within a mile of the Derbyshire border. It is owned and operated by United Utilities. The reservoir dam consists of a clay core within an earth embankment.
Capacity
| Name | Depths of Reservoirs (ft.) | Capacities of Reservoirs (Gallons) |
|---|---|---|
| Walker Wood | 61 | 202,084,000 |
| Brushes | 44 | 52,165,000 |
| Lower Swineshaw | 33 | 55,500,000 |
| Higher Swineshaw | 53 | 168,908,000 |
| *Total | - | 882,939,000 [2] |
See also
References
- ↑ "Seven of the best places to enjoy a reservoir walk". Manchester Evening News. M.E.N. Media. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ↑ "Ashton under Lyne Genealogical Records". Forebears. Section:Historical description: Forebears. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
Coordinates: 53°29′35″N 1°59′38″W / 53.4930°N 1.9940°W
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