Burrator Dam, Burrator Reservoir, c1900, Dartmoor
This photograph shows Burrator Dam in the 20th century, one of a series of dams built to supply drinking water to the people of Plymouth and other developing towns in Devon. Burrator Dam is one of two dams that serves Burrator Reservoir, a project overseen by the then Water Engineer for Plymouth, Edward Sandeman, (1862-1959). Construction of Burrator dam began in 1893, and the Sheepstor Dam was begun the following year. The reservoir was opened in September 1898.
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Image Details
| Date | 20th century |
|---|---|
| Year | 1900 |
| Place | Dartmoor |
| County | Devon |
| Medium | Photograph |
| Format | Photograph |
| Subject | Reservoirs |
| Size | 93x117mm |
| Creator | Burrator Reservoir |
| Publisher | s.n |
| Prints and Drawing Number | 02240 |