Lagoa dos Ingleses, Artificial reservoir in Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Lagoa dos Ingleses is a man-made reservoir in Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, created in 1932 to collect rainwater and generate electricity for nearby mining operations. The lake features clear water, gentle slopes with trees providing shade, rocky outcroppings, and sandy patches along the shoreline where visitors can rest.

The lake was built in 1932 as a dam to hold rainwater and generate electricity for the nearby Morro Velho mine. Its creation was tied to the region's mining development and became woven into Nova Lima's industrial growth and community life.

The name Lagoa dos Ingleses comes from the British presence at the Saint John d'El Rey Mining Company, whose superintendent George Chalmers pushed for the company's own power supply. The lake is now used for water sports and is a landscape landmark of Nova Lima.

The lake is easily accessible from nearby main roads and can be found by following signs toward the Alphaville neighborhood. Parking is limited along streets or small designated areas, so it is wise to wear comfortable shoes, bring sun protection, and pack water and food if you plan to stay for a longer visit.

The lake's older name, Lagoa Grande, survives in the ceb name Represa Lagoa Grande. It was the largest of three dams built for the Saint John d'El Rey Mining Company's Rio do Peixe system, alongside Lagoa das Codornas and Represa Capitão do Mato (Miguelão), all finished in the 1930s.