List of reservoirs in Derbyshire facts for kids
A reservoir is like a giant, man-made lake built to store water. People build them by putting a big wall, called a dam, across a river or valley. This creates a large area where water can collect. Reservoirs are super important because they provide drinking water for homes and businesses, help control floods, and sometimes even generate electricity. They also offer fun places for activities like fishing, sailing, and walking.
Derbyshire, a county in England, has many reservoirs. This is because of its hilly landscape and rivers, which are perfect for collecting and storing water. These reservoirs play a vital role in supplying water to many towns and cities, not just in Derbyshire but also in surrounding areas.
Understanding the Reservoirs
The reservoirs in Derbyshire vary in size and how much water they can hold. The biggest ones can store millions of cubic meters of water! Here's a look at some of them, listed by how much water they can hold.
- Reservoir: This is the name of the reservoir.
- Year Completed: This tells you when the reservoir was finished being built.
- Maximum Water Held (cubic meters): This shows the largest amount of water the reservoir can hold. A cubic meter is like a big cube, one meter long on each side.
- Length (kilometers): This is how long the reservoir is from one end to the other.
- Maximum Depth (meters): This tells you the deepest part of the reservoir.
| Reservoir | Year Completed | Maximum Water Held (cubic meters) | Length (kilometers) | Maximum Depth (meters) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carsington Water | 1992 | 35,412,000 | 3.9 | 33 |
| Ladybower Reservoir | 1943 | 27,800,000 | 4.0 | 41 |
| Foremark Reservoir | 1977 | 13,193,486 | 2.0 | |
| Derwent Reservoir | 1914 | 9,640,000 | 3.0 | 35 |
| Howden Reservoir | 1912 | 8,600,000 | 2.0 | |
| Torside Reservoir | 1864 | 6,700,000 | 2.3 | |
| Staunton Harold Reservoir | 1964 | 6,400,000 | 2.7 | 25 |
| Ogston Reservoir | 1958 | 5,900,000 | 1.6 | |
| Woodhead Reservoir | 1877 | 5,370,000 | 2.0 | 22 |
| Fernliee Reservoir | 1938 | 5,000,000 | 1.8 | 38 |
| Errwood Reservoir | 1967 | 4,215,000 | 1.4 | |
| Bottoms Reservoir | 1877 | 3,000,000 | 1.0 | |
| Valehouse Reservoir | 1869 | 2,688,000 | 1.3 | 12 |
| Kinder Reservoir | 1911 | 2,340,000 | 0.8 | |
| Rhodeswood Reservoir | 1855 | 2,270,000 | 1.2 | 21 |
| Combs Reservoir | 1797 | 1,484,000 | 1.1 | |
| Toddbrook Reservoir | 1838 | 1,288,000 | 1.0 | 24 |
| Arnfield Reservoir | 1854 | 950,000 | 0.6 | |
| Linacre Upper Reservoir | 1885 | 575,000 | 0.6 | 19 |
| Butterley Reservoir | 1794 | 450,000 | 0.8 | |
| Linacre Middle Reservoir | 1904 | 410,000 | 0.5 | 13 |
| Linacre Lower Reservoir | 1855 | 140,000 | 0.4 | 9 |
| Codnor Park Reservoir | 1794 | 0.5 | ||
| Hurst Reservoir | 1837 | 0.4 | ||
| Swineshaw Reservoir | 1864 | 0.5 |
See also
- List of reservoirs in the Peak District
- List of dams and reservoirs in the United Kingdom
Images for kids
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Carsington Water
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Ladybower Reservoir
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Foremark Reservoir
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Derwent Reservoir
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Howden Reservoir
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Torside Reservoir
