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Bruton Dam is a 14 metre high embankment on the River Brue in Somerset. During periods of heavy rainfall, it acts as a flood storage reservoir, helping to protect Bruton from flooding by temporarily storing water and releasing it downstream at a controlled rate.
Built in 1983, the reservoir captures runoff from around 21% of the upper River Brue catchment. The Environment Agency, working in partnership with Jacobs and Kier, is planning a programme of improvements to ensure the reservoir continues to operate safely and effectively for years to come.
On this page, you can find the latest project updates, information about the planned works, details of how you can get in contact and information about future engagement activities.
(Image of Bruton Dam concrete spillway)
Why we need the project
Regular safety inspections have identified a number of improvements that are needed to support the continued safe operation of the reservoir. These include:
Constructing a flow bypass channel upstream of the dam.
Installing a new control kiosk to operate the bypass channel.
Improving drainage on the dam.
Extending existing riverbank protection works.
When and where will the works take place
Ground investigations and other enabling works are planned for summer and autumn of 2026. These activities will include the construction of a temporary site compound adjacent to Brewham Road and a temporary access track to support the main construction works, which are currently planned to start in summer 2027.
How to keep informed
You can stay up to date by:
Registering with the platform to enable interaction with tools on this page.
Subscribe to add the project to others you follow on this platform.
Checking this page regularly for project updates, public events and opportunities to provide feedback.
Visiting the news feed section for the latest information.
Bruton Dam is a 14 metre high embankment on the River Brue in Somerset. During periods of heavy rainfall, it acts as a flood storage reservoir, helping to protect Bruton from flooding by temporarily storing water and releasing it downstream at a controlled rate.
Built in 1983, the reservoir captures runoff from around 21% of the upper River Brue catchment. The Environment Agency, working in partnership with Jacobs and Kier, is planning a programme of improvements to ensure the reservoir continues to operate safely and effectively for years to come.
On this page, you can find the latest project updates, information about the planned works, details of how you can get in contact and information about future engagement activities.
(Image of Bruton Dam concrete spillway)
Why we need the project
Regular safety inspections have identified a number of improvements that are needed to support the continued safe operation of the reservoir. These include:
Constructing a flow bypass channel upstream of the dam.
Installing a new control kiosk to operate the bypass channel.
Improving drainage on the dam.
Extending existing riverbank protection works.
When and where will the works take place
Ground investigations and other enabling works are planned for summer and autumn of 2026. These activities will include the construction of a temporary site compound adjacent to Brewham Road and a temporary access track to support the main construction works, which are currently planned to start in summer 2027.
How to keep informed
You can stay up to date by:
Registering with the platform to enable interaction with tools on this page.
Subscribe to add the project to others you follow on this platform.
Checking this page regularly for project updates, public events and opportunities to provide feedback.
Visiting the news feed section for the latest information.
