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Dartmoor for the reservoir was stated to be 5,360 acres. The present-day area of the reservoir at overflow level is about 150 acres. The reservoir's edges are planted with commercial forests.
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above the original ground level, with a concrete section below ground. The reservoir was officially opened on 21 September 1898.
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project. The reservoir was officially re-opened on 12 September 1928.
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