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Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor in Somerset, England, is a water supply reservoir constructed in the 1970s and completed in 1979. The 161 feet (49 m) high dam is of concrete buttress construction and impounds the River Haddeo to provide a water storage capacity of some 21,000 megalitres over an area of 374 acres (1.51 km2). Aggregate for the dam came from a quarry at Bampton and sand from Uffculme.
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Weather at Wimbleball Lake
45°F, Light drizzle · H 48° / L 45° · 89% chance of rain3-day forecast
H: 48° L: 45°
Light drizzle
45°
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Feels like 43°
Precipitation
89%
Humidity
95%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0.2
Weather notes:
🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
47°
3 AM
47°
6 AM
46°
9 AM
45°
12 PM
46°
3 PM
46°
6 PM
47°
9 PM
46°
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wimbleball Lake?
- Wimbleball Lake is a reservoir in Devon.
- Can you swim at Wimbleball Lake?
- There is no fixed answer for Wimbleball Lake: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Wimbleball Lake in Devon. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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Location & Contact
Devon
🏞️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check for boat launch facilities and fees
- ›Obtain required fishing licenses before arrival
- ›Be aware of lake-specific regulations and restrictions
- ›Monitor water quality reports before swimming
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