Ladybower Dam has a number of 'plug holes' that are used to regulate the water level during floods. Their cylindrical shape creates a mesmerising effect but you wouldn't want to get too close for a photo!

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August 21, 2024

Rather than overflowing the Dam wall, as the Derwent Reservoir further up, there are two plugholes, one either shore of the reservoir next to the Dam. When these are (over) flowing water they are used to produce electricity. The water travels under the Dam and is funneled back into the Derwent River

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Location: Bamford, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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