Why Is Tunstall Reservoir So Low?

With less melting snowpack in the Rocky Mountains to recharge the river, and ever-growing populations in California, Arizona and Nevada that draw from the lake, the water has been brought down to record low levels.

Can you walk around Tunstall Reservoir?

Tunstall is a lovely reservoir, very natural with a wood along one side, and it is an easy walk all the way around, although its is muddy in wet weather.

When was Tunstall reservoir built?

Tunstall reservoir, built in 1879 to store drinking water, is now relegated to the role of maintaining summer water flow in the River Wear, three miles downstream at Wolsingham.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.