Drone pictures show Hury Reservoir's dam with large stretches of dry, cracked earth exposed around the edges, and water levels well below normal for the Teesdale site. Northumbrian Water is carrying out the work over the next three years, increasing the capacity of the dam's spillway and adding a new syphon system, allowing it to reduce water levels more swiftly if required. The Northern Echo understands Northumbrian Water is not concerned about water levels in the region, despite the recent hot weather. Teesdale's Hury Reservoir has low water levels, which Northumbrian Water has explained. Teesdale's Hury Reservoir has low water levels, which Northumbrian Water has explained.