Derwent Valley Dams

Howden Reservoir Opened in 1912

Howden Reservoir

Opened in 1912

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Derwent Reservoir Opened in 1916

Derwent Reservoir

Opened in 1916

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Ladybower Reservoir Opened on 24 September 1947 by King George VI .

Ladybower Reservoir

Opened on 24 September 1947 by King George VI .

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The Drought Years 1975 - 1976 This unusually dry period started from 02 June 1975 and lasted until the last week in August 1976.

The Drought Years 1975 - 1976

This unusually dry period started from 02 June 1975 and lasted until the last week in August 1976.

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Schematic of the Dams at the Upper Derwent Valley from an onsite information board. From The New Civil Engineer: In 1899 a squabble over water resources between the Corporations of Derby, Leicester, Notts and...
Schematic of the Dams at the Upper Derwent Valley
from an onsite information board.
From The New Civil Engineer: In 1899 a squabble over water resources between the Corporations of Derby, Leicester, Notts and…