Olton Reservoir
| Olton Reservoir | |
|---|---|
| Location | Solihull, West Midlands |
| Coordinates | 52°25′53″N 1°48′16″W / 52.43132°N 1.80434°W |
| 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.
Olton Mere is now a thriving private club for members' families to enjoy the pleasures of the lake and its surroundings with sailing, fishing, walking and a social clubhouse holding many events throughout the year. However, this is private use. The opportunity to make the Mere open to all was spurned, to the chagrin of many local residents, several years ago.
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