List of reservoirs on Dartmoor

Over the course of the 19th and 20th centuries, eight reservoirs and dams have been built in the area now covered by Dartmoor National Park in Devon (six before the park was designated, and two after),[1] England to supply drinking water to the rapidly growing towns in the surrounding lowlands.

Rapid population growth of the seaside communities in the late 19th century and the birth of tourism required a significant improvement in quality and quantity of fresh water.

A fourth, in the valley of the River Swincombe was rejected by the advisory committee of the County Council.

At Avon dam, hut circles are visible at very low water levels.

In 2011 an episode of Time Team was devoted to archaeological features discovered in the bed of Tottiford Reservoir.