Pebley Reservoir is a man-made reservoir located in North Derbyshire, England. Here’s a breakdown of its key features:

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• Location:
  • • Region: East Midlands, England
    • District: Bolsover
    • Area details: Near Barlborough village, east of the M1 motorway
       

      Pebley Reservoir location map
   
• Purpose: Built in 1776 to supply water to the Chesterfield Canal via a connection to Harthill Reservoir
• Size and Capacity:
  • Surface area: Approximately 27 acres (10.9 hectares)
  • Water volume: 280,000 cubic meters (confirmed by a 2008 hydrographic survey)
• Dam:
  • Embankment dam with a maximum height of 8.5 meters and an average crest width of 4 meters along its 160-meter length
  • Water control is managed by a spillway channel and a low-level outlet structure

Here are some additional points of interest regarding Pebley Reservoir:

• Category A Reservoir: Classified as such due to the potential risk to life in a nearby community if the dam were to fail.
• Fishing: Pebley Water Angling Club manages the reservoir for fishing. They offer memberships for carp fishing and winter predator fishing.
• Wildlife: The area around the reservoir is a habitat for ducks, swans, geese, and even egrets.
• Walking route: A footpath follows Ward Lane from the village of Barlborough, leading past the Barlborough Hall estate and continuing towards Pebley Reservoir. This path allows for scenic walks and potential wildlife viewing.

Overall, Pebley Reservoir plays a role in water management and offers recreational opportunities like fishing and wildlife observation.