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Pen-y-fan Pond

Coordinates: 51°41′52″N 3°09′51″W / 51.6979°N 3.1641°W / 51.6979; -3.1641
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Pen-y-fan Pond
A lake at sunset with gulls on its surface
Pen-y-fan Pond is located in Caerphilly
Pen-y-fan Pond
Pen-y-fan Pond
LocationSouth Wales
Coordinates51°41′52″N 3°09′51″W / 51.6979°N 3.1641°W / 51.6979; -3.1641
Typereservoir
Catchment areaSirhowy River
Basin countriesUnited Kingdom
Surface area6.7 hectares (14 acres)
Surface elevation1,000 feet (300 m)

Pen-y-fan Pond is a man-made reservoir in South Wales built around 1794-6 as part of the engineering works for the Crumlin Arm of the Monmouthshire Canal. The reservoir was used to maintain the water level in the canal.

The reservoir is formed by a large earth dam with stone facings, forming banks on three sides of a gentle slope. The outlet to the canal feeder forms a stone-lined, oval tunnel and a valve chamber is set into the bank above.

Northern shore of Pen-y-fan Pond in 2006

Pen Y Fan Pond Country Park features the reservoir, and provides a circular walk around the lake, and minimal facilities for visitors. The site has a car park, and is popular destination for families and fishermen. Fisherman may purchase day tickets from the Islwyn & District Angling club's website: http://www.islwynanglers.com

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