Stocks Reservoir
Stocks Reservoir is a reservoir situated at the head of the Hodder valley in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, England (historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974). It provides water mainly for Blackpool and the Fylde coast. The reservoir has a fly fishing club which is very popular in the summer months and a small cafe which is popular with walkers. The Board House is a building used for meetings by United Utilities and is located on the western shores of the reservoir, near the Hodder Water Treatment Works. Stocks Reservoir was opened on 5 July 1932 by Prince George, K.G.
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Stocks Reservoir Location in the Forest of Bowland Stocks Reservoir Location in Ribble Valley Borough Stocks Reservoir Location in Lancashire | |
| Location | Lancashire |
| Coordinates | 53°59′45″N 2°24′50″W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | River Hodder & Hasgil Beck |
| Primary outflows | River Hodder |
| Basin countries | England, United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 1.92 km2 (0.74 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 31.4 m (103 ft) |
| Water volume | 12,000,000 m3 (420,000,000 cu ft) |
| Islands | "Bird Island" |
| Settlements | Slaidburn and Tosside |
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