Burrator Reservoir, reservoir in Devon, England
Burrator Reservoir is a large water storage lake in Devon, England. The water stretches across a wooded valley with stone dams holding back the flow in multiple sections.
The reservoir was built in the 1800s to supply water to the growing industrial city of Plymouth. It remains an important water source that reflects Victorian engineering achievements.
The area is easy to reach and offers paths around the water for walking and exploring. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear as the paths vary in condition and weather can change quickly.
The reservoir stores water in separate linked basins, an unusual design that follows the landscape and creates varying water depths. This multi-level system creates shifting color tones in the water depending on sunlight and viewing angle.
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