Visited the reservoir loads of times over the years but this is the first time I have ventured under it, mainly because I never actually realised where the overflow came out lol. Been meaning to do this for a while but managed to get it done today with Lectrician.
The reservoir was built in 1956 and is constructed with a simple earth embankment, it holds around 341 millions gallons and covers an area of 40 acres.
A new overspill was built a few years ago, which is all above ground. This is now very modern with great big slabs of concrete. Could be a lot of fun though when water is in full flow with the steep slope especially for kayakers.
It wasn't a bad explore and was good to get out after a long lull, worth a visit if you are in the area and looking to kill an hour or so,
The original overspill
Wistlandpound Reservoir 1 by devonD90, on Flickr
The start of the overflow tunnel
Wistlandpound Reservoir 23 by devonD90, on Flickr
Surprisingly clean, no debris
Wistlandpound Reservoir 22 by devonD90, on Flickr
A busy section for nesting, with several nests a couple of feet apart from each other
Wistlandpound Reservoir 21 by devonD90, on Flickr
Section of the tunnel, was longer than i was expecting
Wistlandpound Reservoir 20 by devonD90, on Flickr
Remaining pumps, (behind locked gate)
Wistlandpound Reservoir 14 by devonD90, on Flickr
Need more practice
Wistlandpound Reservoir 7 by devonD90, on Flickr
The overspill
Wistlandpound Reservoir 18 by devonD90, on Flickr
Part of the new section, the steep slope leading to the stream
Wistlandpound Reservoir 4 by devonD90, on Flickr
New section from the reservoir
Wistlandpound Reservoir 3 by devonD90, on Flickr
Wistlandpound Reservoir 5 by devonD90, on Flickr
The reservoir was built in 1956 and is constructed with a simple earth embankment, it holds around 341 millions gallons and covers an area of 40 acres.
A new overspill was built a few years ago, which is all above ground. This is now very modern with great big slabs of concrete. Could be a lot of fun though when water is in full flow with the steep slope especially for kayakers.
It wasn't a bad explore and was good to get out after a long lull, worth a visit if you are in the area and looking to kill an hour or so,
The original overspill
The start of the overflow tunnel
Surprisingly clean, no debris
A busy section for nesting, with several nests a couple of feet apart from each other
Section of the tunnel, was longer than i was expecting
Remaining pumps, (behind locked gate)
Need more practice
The overspill
Part of the new section, the steep slope leading to the stream
New section from the reservoir
Thanks for sharin' 
