Dale Dike Reservoir

Dale Dike Reservoir is a body of water in the Peak District that forms part of a chain between Strines and Damflask. The current dam holds back a substantial volume, with the water contained within a structure built decades after the original site.

The original dam was completed in 1863 but collapsed catastrophically in 1864, causing a major flood disaster. A replacement dam was built shortly after on a different location upstream.

The reservoir reflects Victorian engineering approaches and the role water management played in Sheffield's industrial growth. Walking around it, you encounter a structure that shaped how the region developed.

A circular path allows you to walk around the water and explore the area on foot. Parking is available along Mortimer Road near the Strines Inn for those arriving by car.

The current dam was constructed decades after the disaster at a new location with improved safety design. This reconstruction represented one of the era's most advanced engineering achievements in dam construction.

Location: Bradfield

Elevation above the sea: 211 m

GPS coordinates: 53.41778,-1.64111

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:53