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Posted: 09 Sep 2018

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Lake Vyrnwy dam

Lake Vyrnwy dam
The dam is 358m long, with a maximum height in the centre of 44.2m from foundation to crest. The body of the structure consists of irregularly shaped stone blocks, each up to 10 tonnes in weight. A network of drainage tunnels built into the foundations, and two transverse discharge tunnels through the base of the dam, relieve pressure using hydraulically operated valves. The discharge tunnels release compensation water into the Afon Vyrnwy so that the river does not dry up. Only one of the discahrge tunnels was working on that day. The reservoir has been depleted during the drought in the summer, but is now filling up almost daily.
About two thirds of the way along the dam you may spot some High vis jackets. Workmen were repairing the cracks in the dam. A pair of them can be seen in the PiP.

Lake Vyrnwy dam workers

Holger Hagen, Marco F. Delminho, Hubs 56, Cämmerer zu Nau and 12 other people have particularly liked this photo

9 comments - The latest ones
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
Terrific perspective along the length of the grand structure of the dam wall Amelia, fine shot. Nice inclusion of the workmen in the PiP.

All the best, Doug
6 years ago.
 Daniela Brocca
Daniela Brocca club
Very nice dam, very similar to my near the Toce Fall.
6 years ago.
 Maeluk
Maeluk club
I like going to this place Amelia, I visit the café and bird hide to the left after you cross the dam. There is a car park at the far end of the lake and a walk will take you to a very nice waterfall too :) I like your photographs :)
6 years ago.
 Frans Schols
Frans Schols club
Schitterende opname en pip,zeldzame constructie van deze dam.
Hartelijke groeten........Frans.
6 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
Great perspective! The builders of the old dams have taken care to create something not just utilitarian but also beautiful to look at.
6 years ago.
 David G Johnson
David G Johnson club
An very good and interesting shot and info'.. I have always been fascinated by the workings of deep water structures and how they are all built. We take regular walks around the 'Howden' - 'Ladybower' and Derwent dams here near Sheffield UK... I would think that plugging leaks is a never ending task... no doubt that they know how it's done... Cheers from Dj..UK.
6 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
What a shame ibex aren't noted for dam repairs, they wouldn't need safety harnesses!
6 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne
Very impressive and superb perspective Amelia.
6 years ago.
 Hubs 56
Hubs 56 club
what a great construction - thank you for sharing the comment also, Hubs
6 years ago.

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