Olton Reservoir

Olton Reservoir
Olton Reservoir
Olton Mere
Location Solihull, West Midlands
Coordinates 52°25′53″N 1°48′16″W / 52.43132°N 1.80434°W / 52.43132; -1.80434Coordinates: 52°25′53″N 1°48′16″W / 52.43132°N 1.80434°W / 52.43132; -1.80434
Lake type Reservoir
Basin countries United Kingdom

Olton Mere, or Olton Reservoir, (grid reference SP134815) is a canal feeder reservoir in the Olton district of Solihull, West Midlands, England.

The reservoir, constructed in 1799 to supply the Grand Union Canal, was formed from marshland fed by Folly Brook. It was designed to hold 150 locks full of water, but this was not achieved until it was extended in 1834. It is the largest of the few areas of open water in Solihull and supports a large number of waterfowl. The lake and its surroundings are privately owned by British Waterways and are leased to Olton Mere Sailing Club.[1]

See also

Moore Bridge.jpg UK Waterways portal

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