Yorkshire Water - Ogden Water

I had a very quick walk round the local dam with my friend this lunch time. I need to go back up there when the weather warms up a little more. There are wood carvings all over the place I did take some pictures but I was not impressed with them.

A few Facts
Ogden Water is a 34.5 acre reservoir surrounded by 174 acres of mature mixed woodlands and open moor. Since the reservoir was built in the 1850's, the site has been extensively used for walking, picnics, family outings, schools and nature studies. Today the site remains an important recreational venue for the people of Halifax and Bradford districts, and attracts many thousands of visitors each year.

The construction of the reservoir was started in 1854 by the Halifax Corporation to augment the general water supply of the town. The scheme employed 500 men and took until 1858 to complete. Holding nearly 222,000,000 gallons, and at over 300 metres above sea-level, the reservoir is capable of supplying Halifax by gravity alone. Up to 1,000,000 gallons a day can be released into the system for Halifax's drinking water.

Ogden Water Web Site Just incase you would like to visit