Selset Reservoir is a reservoir in County Durham, England. It is situated in Lunedale which is a side valley of the River Tees, about 5 miles (8 km) west of Middleton-in-Teesdale. It supplies water for Teesdale and is owned by Northumbrian Water. It was built in 1960 and its main use (apart from water supply) is sailing.

Selset Reservoir
A dam head, with upland beyond the water
Selset Reservoir
Selset Reservoir is located in County Durham
Selset Reservoir
Selset Reservoir
LocationCounty Durham, England
Coordinates54°35′6″N 2°8′6″W / 54.58500°N 2.13500°W / 54.58500; -2.13500
TypeReservoir
Primary inflowsRiver Lune
Primary outflowsRiver Lune
Managing agencyNorthumbrian Water
Surface elevation310 m (1,020 ft)

See also

edit