Porth Reservoir
Porth reservoir is a reservoir in Cornwall, England, most of which is in the parish of Colan. The concrete dam was completed in 1960, and the lake has a net capacity of approximately 113,000,000 gallons (514,000,000 litres).[1]
| Porth Reservoir | |
|---|---|
 View west from the road to Nanswhyden | |
| Location | Cornwall |
| Coordinates | 50°25′11″N 5°0′5″W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 40 acres (16 ha) |
| Surface elevation | c.100ft (30 m) |
The reservoir has an area of about 40 acres (0.16 km2), and a perimeter of approximately 3 miles (4.8 km). It now operates as a coarse fishery, with a nature reserve at one end.[2]
The reservoir is principally fed by the small river that starts near Ruthvoes, about 4 miles (6 km) to the east. From the reservoir's outlet, the river flows to St Columb Porth, where it enters the sea.
See also
- St Columb Major
- List of reservoirs and dams in the United Kingdom
References
- "South West Water - Impounding reservoirs". Archived from the original on 2017-02-11. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
- Cornwall, England, fishing - river, sea, trout, fly
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