Lower Swineshaw Reservoir

Lower Swineshaw Reservoir and dam

Lower Swineshaw Reservoir is the second reservoir from the top of 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. It is owned and operated by United Utilities. The reservoir dam consists of a clay core within an earth embankment.

Capacity

Board Reservoirs
NameDepths of Reservoirs (ft.)Capacities of Reservoirs (Gallons)
Walker Wood61202,084,000
Brushes4452,165,000
Lower Swineshaw3355,500,000
Higher Swineshaw53168,908,000
*Total-882,939,000 [2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Seven of the best places to enjoy a reservoir walk". Manchester Evening News. M.E.N. Media. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "Ashton under Lyne Genealogical Records". Forebears. Section:Historical description: Forebears. Retrieved 3 December 2016.

Coordinates: 53°29′18″N 1°59′49″W / 53.4883°N 1.9970°W / 53.4883; -1.9970

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