Edgbaston Reservoir, Water reservoir in Ladywood district, Birmingham, England
The 70-acre Edgbaston Reservoir features a 1,080-foot earth embankment dam reaching 33 feet in height and holds 300 million imperial gallons of water.
Thomas Telford enlarged the original Roach Pool between 1824 and 1829 to supply water to the Birmingham and Wolverhampton levels of canal navigation system.
Multiple water sports organizations operate at the reservoir, including Birmingham Rowing Club, Midland Sailing Club, and Birmingham Sea Cadets training facility.
Visitors can access the 1.75-mile perimeter path for walking or running, while fishing permits are required and valid from June 16 to March 14.
The reservoir maintains its role as a canal feeder while functioning as a Local Nature Reserve, supporting populations of newts, bats, and numerous bird species.
Location: Birmingham
Elevation above the sea: 151 m
GPS coordinates: 52.47976,-1.93709
Latest update: May 10, 2025 20:57
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