Chew Valley Lake, Reservoir in Bath and North East Somerset, England.
The lake covers 1,200 acres with a capacity of 4,500 million gallons, reaching depths of 37 feet near the dam section.
Queen Elizabeth II inaugurated the reservoir in 1956 after its construction to meet increasing water demands from Bristol and surrounding regions.
Archaeological excavations before flooding revealed multiple settlements from the Neolithic period and artifacts dating back to Roman occupation.
Bristol Water manages fishing permits, boat rentals, and designated areas for activities such as windsurfing and bird watching around the lake.
During dry periods, remnants of submerged farms, roads, hedgerows, and a bridge emerge from the water, revealing the agricultural land underneath.
Location: Bath and North East Somerset
Elevation above the sea: 56 m
GPS coordinates: 51.33470,-2.61803
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:32
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