Fisher Tarn Dam, New Hutton, Cumbria

Fisher Tarn Reservoir was built under the powers of the Kendal Corporation Act 1894. The engineer was George E Deacon. The dam dates back to 1896. The small machinery house beneath the dam contains machinery to open and close the sluices that control the flow of water.

Location

Cumbria New Hutton

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

water sanitation reservoir Victorian (1837 - 1901)