Ladybower Reservoir

by Spikey Mouse Photography

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Ladybower Reservoir

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Spikey Mouse Photography

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Ladybower Reservoir is a large Y-shaped reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley, at the heart of the Peak District National Park. The reservoir was built between 1935 and 1943, and was officially opened by King George VI on 24th September 1945. The villages of Derwent and Ashopton were flooded to create Ladybower Reservoir and the inhabitants were relocated to Yorkshire Bridge estate, just downstream of Ladybower Dam. Two totally enclosed bellmouth spillway overflows (locally named the "plugholes") drain away excess water to prevent damage to the dam.

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September 13th, 2023

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