Pen-y-fan Pond
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  Pen-y-fan Pond | |
| Location | South Wales |
| Coordinates | 51°41′52″N 3°09′51″W / 51.6979°N 3.1641°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Catchment area | Sirhowy River |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 6.7 hectares (14 acres) |
| Surface elevation | 1,000 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.
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