The goal is to address the leakage rate and thereby retain more water within the dam’s water body, especially during drier spells.

A brief summary of the works taking place at Forge Dam over recent years. On the face of it this project achieved what it set out to do, and more because of the DEFRA additional environmental grant: •. 5000 tons of silt was extracted as planned, and used as green material to rejuvenate a brownfield site in Beighton. •. The training wall to channel the river was installed and functioned as planned, albeit with some criticism of the visibly uneven top in places. •. The base of

Further to our last update we have received details from the council regarding the works that were undertaken recently. We will pass on any further details as and when we get them. To summarise; The initial start date was scheduled for 4 August, but due to rainfall and elevated pond levels, works were delayed. Excavations began on 14 August, with a bund constructed from silt material, and a 2” pump deployed to maintain a dry work area. Upon removal, the existing plywood was f

Forge Dam works udate - Apr 2025

Update on the Forge Dam spillway leak works - Jan 25

Click on these links to find the latest update; August 24 Update 29 Aug 24 Update 19 Sep 24 August 2024 The water level at Forge Dam is low yet again. The dam and the main penstock are leaking which is why the level drops when we don't have much rain. It's something that was identified at the end of the restoration works and has been allocated funds for repair. FoPV is very concerned about the situation and we are all feeling frustrated at having to wait for action. 8 months