Flood storage reservoir operated prior to grass establishment following works leading to erosion.
Publish date
05 December 2025
Case ID#
3344
Title
Flood storage reservoir operated prior to grass establishment following works leading to erosion.
Nation
England
Regulator reference no.
532
Legal status
Statutory
Reservoir type
Non-impounding
Reservoir capacity
1M - 10M m3
Year of construction
Unknown
Main construction type
Earth fill embankment
Dam height
2 - 4.99 metres
Dam flood category
C
Hazard class
High-risk reservoir
Reservoir use
- Flood risk management
Owner type
Public body
Date & Time of incident
06 September 2026 - 12:00
Date incident closed
10 October 2024
Observations that caused the incident to be declared
- Slope or face deformation (slippage, cracking, slumps, mounds, depressions)
Describe the incident
Supporting photos
Natural processes which initiated or contributed to the incident
- Flood - beyond dam design capability
What were the main contributing factors to the incident occurring?
Dam factors
- Deterioration of materials
- Other dam factors (describe below)
External factors
Shortcomings
- Design shortcoming
- Process or procedural shortcoming
What was the root cause of the incident?
Impacts on the reservoir
- Deterioration of face protection
- External erosion
Supporting photos
Describe any human factors which influenced the incident
Describe any instrumentation at the reservoir and how this was used in warning of the incident or providing monitoring during the incident
Was instrumentation effective leading up to and during the incident?
Yes