Brushes Reservoir
Brushes Reservoir is the second lowest reservoir of a series of four in the Brushes valley above Stalybridge in Greater Manchester.[1] It was built in the 19th century to provide a supply of safe drinking water. It is owned and operated by United Utilities. The reservoir dam consists of a clay core within an earth embankment.
Capacity
| Name | Depths of Reservoirs (ft.) | Capacities of Reservoirs (Gallons) |
|---|---|---|
| Walker Wood | 61 | 202,084,000 |
| Brushes | 44 | 52,165,000 |
| Lower Swineshaw | 33 | 55,500,000 |
| Higher Swineshaw | 53 | 168,908,000 |
| *Total | - | 882,939,000 [2] |
See also
References
- ^ "Seven of the best places to enjoy a reservoir walk". Manchester Evening News. M.E.N. Media. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ^ "Ashton under Lyne Genealogical Records". Forebears. Section:Historical description: Forebears. Retrieved 3 December 2016.