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Meldon Reservoir

Reservoir

Cool today

Meldon Reservoir is a man-made fresh water reservoir near Okehampton, Devon. The reservoir is the last of eight reservoirs to be constructed within the Dartmoor National Park. The reservoir was built to dam the Meldon Gorge, through which the West Okement River flows, and supplies water to North Devon.

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Weather at Meldon Reservoir

H: 68° L: 48°
Overcast
Overcast
54°
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Feels like 52°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
76%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
50°
3 AM
Clear
49°
6 AM
Clear
48°
9 AM
Sunny
56°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
65°
3 PM
Overcast
65°
6 PM
Cloudy
63°
9 PM
Overcast
54°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Meldon Reservoir?
Meldon Reservoir is a reservoir in Devon.
Can you swim at Meldon Reservoir?
There is no fixed answer for Meldon Reservoir: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Meldon Reservoir in Devon. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.

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Devon

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