Tottiford, Kennick, and Trenchford Reservoirs

[2] The reservoirs dam the Beadon Brook, with Trenchford also being fed by the Trenchford stream, which then continue after the water works to join the River Teign near Trusham.

[4] Construction was delayed by the objection of Mr JT Harvey, who persistently asserted that the Water Committee did not have the legal standing to purchase the required land.

[7] By December 1861 the reservoir was full and overflowing, and the work declared complete.

[10][11] A number of options were considered for expanding the supply of water, including in the Trenchford valley, but this was dropped in favour of the higher site at Kennick.

[13][14] The Tottiford dam is constructed of earthen embankments with core walls of clay puddle.