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Title: Baitings Dam, Ripponden - MIC00105
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Title
Baitings Dam, Ripponden - MIC00105
Description
Baitings and Ryburn reservoirs were built between 1948 and 1956 for Wakefield Corporation. Baitings was opened on 14 November 1956 after eight years work and a cost of £1.4 million. It covers 64 acres with a volume of 775 million gallons, reaching a depth of 155 feet (47 m). The dam at the east end of the reservoir is 1,550 feet (470 m) across and 185 feet (56 m) high. At low water levels, the old road and bridge become visible. Baitings draws extra water from Cragg Vale via the Manshead Tunnel. The downstream side of the dam incorporates a hill climb track 430 yards long with four bends, which is used several times a year for motor club events.
Ryburn Reservoir was the first to be opened on 7 September 1933 after eight years construction at a cost of £240,000. The dam at the east end of the reservoir is approximately 100 feet (30 m) high. It has a volume of 220 million gallons and covers 26 acres which includes the submerged village of Bogden
Ryburn Reservoir was the first to be opened on 7 September 1933 after eight years construction at a cost of £240,000. The dam at the east end of the reservoir is approximately 100 feet (30 m) high. It has a volume of 220 million gallons and covers 26 acres which includes the submerged village of Bogden
Creator
Michael Clarke
Source
Pennine Heritage
Date
1980s
Rights
PHDA - Michael Clarke Collection
Identifier
MIC00105.tif
Collection
Citation
Michael Clarke, “Baitings Dam, Ripponden - MIC00105,” Pennine Horizons Digital Archive, accessed April 19, 2024, https://penninehorizons.org/items/show/30670.
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