Lying under the hidden depths of the West Baldwin reservoir lies a lost hamlet.

For much of the year, there is no sign of the remains of three houses that were flooded with the construction of a dam on the River Glass to create the Injebreck reservoir.

But at this time of year - when the water level of the reservoir is lower - walkers will notice a small arched stone bridge, which gives a clue of the site’s history.

A spokesman for Manx Utilities explained: ’At this time of year a bridge is visible and located at the top level at the rear of the dam.

’It is usually spotted by those who enjoy walking around the reservoir, although not visible from the road.

’West Baldwin (Injebreck) reservoir was completed in 1904 and is located on the site of three properties, the remains of which can be seen when the reservoir is near empty.’

The Manx Utilities spokesman said that despite the dry spell the island has enjoyed recently, water levels at the island’s reservoirs ’remain healthy’.

West Baldwin reservoir, which supplies drinking water to Douglas, Onchan and the south of the island, is currently about 80% full.

If additional water was needed at West Baldwin reservoir, it can be pumped over from Sulby reservoir.

Work started on Injebreck reservoir in 1900 and it was completed four years later.

It involved the construction of a railway line to transport materials for the building work and moving half a million tons of earth.