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1. elanvalley.org.uk › explore › the-damsThe Dams | Elan Valley

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   Learn about the four dams on the river Elan and the two dams on the river Claerwen, built to supply water to Birmingham. Discover their heights, lengths, volumes, reservoir areas, and how to visit them.

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   How many dams are there in Elan Valley?

   • The dams are undoubtedly the biggest draw to Elan Valley, offering a wonderful year-round backdrop for cyclists, walkers, and photographers. With the exception of Dol y Mynach, all the dams are also accessible by car. There are four dams on the river Elan; Craig Goch , Pen y Garreg , Garreg Ddu, and Caban Coch.

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   What is the lowest dam in the Elan River?

   • The lowest of the dams in the sequence of four built in the valley of the Elan River is Caban Coch Dam. It is the simplest and most functional in appearance of all the dams, resembling a natural waterfall when the reservoir is full and the dam is in full spate with water pouring over the dam wall.

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   Which river has the largest dam in the Elan Valley?

   • The river Claerwen has the newest, and largest Claerwen dam followed by the unfinished Dol y Mynach dam. Craig Goch is the highest upstream of the series of dams in the Elan Valley and is often referred to as the ‘top dam.’ Its located at a height of 1040 feet (317 metres) above sea level.

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   How many dams are there in Elan & Claerwen?

   • There are seven dams in the Elan and Claerwen valleys, each with their own character and histories. The first dam, five minutes’ walk from the Visitor Centre. The submerged dam, one mile from the Visitor Centre. The middle dam, that you can walk through. The top dam, and most photographed. The oldest dam, built to provide the workers with water.

   Elan Valley - Welsh Water - History and The Dams

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Elan_Valley_ReservoirsElan Valley Reservoirs - Wikipedia

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   There are four main dams and reservoirs (constructed 1893–1904 in Elan Valley, and 1946–1952 at Claerwen) with a potential total capacity of nearly 100,000 megalitres. The dams and reservoirs are: [ 7] Caban-coch – 35,530 megalitre capacity. Pen-y-garreg – 6,055 megalitre capacity. Craig-goch – 9,220 megalitre capacity.

4. www.visitwales.com › destinations › mid-walesElan Valley dams and reservoirs | Visit Wales

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   Explore the spectacular dams and scenery of Elan Valley, a rural area in Mid Wales with SSSI status. Find out how to get there, what to do, where to stay and more in this visitor guide.

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5. elan-valley.co.uk › history-and-the-elan-valley-damsElan Valley - Welsh Water - History and The Dams

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   Learn how Birmingham Corporation built seven dams in the Elan and Claerwen Valleys to supply fresh drinking water to the city. Explore the dams, their histories and nearby activities at the Visitor Centre.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Elan_ValleyElan Valley - Wikipedia

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   Elan Valley. Coordinates: 52°15′44″N 3°35′19″W. Caban Coch Dam. The Elan Valley ( Welsh: Cwm Elan) is a river valley situated to the west of Rhayader, in Powys, Wales, sometimes known as the "Welsh Lake District". It covers 70 square miles (180 km 2) of lake and countryside.

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8. elanvalley.org.uk › heritage › reservoir-damsReservoir & Dams | Elan Valley

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   Learn about the history and engineering of the dams and reservoirs that supply clean water to Birmingham and create a scenic landscape in Elan Valley. Explore the lost valleys, hydropower and wildlife habitats of this area of outstanding beauty.

9. elan-valley.co.uk › caban-cochCaban Coch - Elan Valley - Welsh Water

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   Caban Coch is the first dam in the Elan Valley, designed to resemble a waterfall when overflowing. Learn about its history, features and nearby activities, such as walks, bike trails and orienteering.