Ogden Reservoir (Greater Manchester) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ogden Reservoir
Ice cover in early 2006
Ogden Reservoir Location in Greater Manchester
Location	Greater Manchester
Coordinates	53°36′32″N 2°04′23″W / 53.609°N 2.073°W / 53.609; -2.073
Type	reservoir
Primary inflows	Piethorne Brook Wickenhall Brook Rag Hole Brook
Primary outflows	Piethorne Brook
Basin countries	England, United Kingdom

Ogden Reservoir is a large lake built by people, called a reservoir. It's located in the beautiful Piethorne Valley, near the towns of Milnrow and Newhey in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, within Greater Manchester, England. Reservoirs like Ogden are important because they store water for people to drink and use every day.

Ogden Reservoir

Ogden Reservoir is a key part of the Piethorne Valley's water system. It collects water from two streams, Piethorne Brook and Wickenhall Brook. This water is then cleaned and sent to homes in the nearby area, especially for the people of Oldham.

History

The construction of Ogden Reservoir was completed in 1878. Its main purpose was to collect water from Piethorne Brook and Wickenhall Brook. This water was then used to supply clean drinking water for the town of Oldham.

Fishing and Nature

Ogden Reservoir is a very popular spot for fishing. Many different types of fish live here, including roach, perch, bream, carp, and pike. Anglers often catch large fish, with bream weighing up to 13 pounds, carp up to 28 pounds, and pike up to 25 pounds.

It's a peaceful place to spend time outdoors. The reservoir is surrounded by the beautiful Pennine Hills, making it a great location for nature lovers. Visitors can often buy a day ticket to enjoy fishing in this quiet setting.