| Embsay Reservoir | |
|---|---|
| Location | Yorkshire Dales, England |
| Lake type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Moor Beck, Lowburn Gill |
| Primary outflows | Embsay Beck |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 0.11 km2 (0.042 sq mi) |
| Water volume | 795,000 m3 (175,000,000 imp gal) |
| Surface elevation | 215 m (705 ft) |
Embsay Reservoir is located above the village of Embsay, near Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales in North Yorkshire, England. It is owned by Yorkshire Water, and is used to supply water to the north and west of Skipton. It has a dam height of 24 m (79 ft).[1]
The reservoir was built by Skipton Urban District Council to service the needs of a rapidly rising population in the area. Forty acres of Embsay Pasture were compulsorily purchased in 1905, and work started almost immediately, with the main contract being awarded to the specialist company, Messrs G H Hill and Son. Work was completed before the end of 1909, and the reservoir was full by January 10 of the following year. It was officially opened on June 21, 1910. No dwelling houses were submerged.[2]
The reservoir is used for leisure activities such as sailing, fishing,[3] and walking, and is the home of the Craven Sailing Club.[4] There are car parking facilities for visitors.[5]