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Upper Tamar Lake is a reservoir on the border of Cornwall and Devon. The lake was planned as an expansion of the local water supply, and to avoid a potential drought in the area.
Work on the lake began in May 1973, and was constructed by placing a concrete gravity dam across the edge of the lake to retain water. Work was mostly complete by 1975.
It is about 80 acres (32 ha) in area with a capacity of around 300 million gallons (1,400 million litres).
The lake is a popular place for water sports, including sailing, windsurfing and kayaking. There is a visitor’s centre near the lake, with camping facilities.
The Upper Tamar Sailing Club (UTLSC) is a group of regular sailors on the lake.
It is a popular coarse fishing lake, with carp being a popular catch.
The lake is an area of special protection from birds under the Protection of Birds Acts 1954
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- Landmark