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Reservoir

A Reservoir is a large natural or artificial lake, often created by a dam, used to store water for supply or to manage flood levels by capturing excess runoff. Speak with a consultant if your site lies within a reservoir inundation zone. Reservoir safety and regulation requirements are set out on GOV.UK reservoirs safety and regulation.

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Case Example

A development located within a reservoir inundation zone must include an emergency plan, as mapping shows it could be flooded if the upstream reservoir were to fail.