Usk Reservoir

Usk Reservoir

Infobox lake
lake_name = Usk Reservoir
image_lake = Usk reservoir.jpg
caption_lake =
image_bathymetry =
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location = Wales
coords = coord|51|56|40|N|3|42|50|W|type:waterbody_region:GB|display=inline,title
type = reservoir
inflow = River Usk
outflow = River Usk
catchment =
basin_countries = United Kingdom
length =
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area =
depth =
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residence_time =
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elevation = 1,050 ft (320 m)
islands =
cities = The Usk Reservoir is located in the upper Usk Valley, at 1,050 ft (320 m) above sea level, in Carmarthenshire, south Wales.

The reservoir is situated in part of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Completed in 1955, it now covers some convert|280|acre|km2 of land. It can be located just off the minor road between Trecastle and Llanddeusant, 7 miles west of Sennybridge.

External links

* [http://www.brecon-beacons.com/usk-reservoir.htm Usk reservoir in the Brecon Beacons national park]
* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=2631261 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of the Usk reservoir and surrounding area]


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