Ogston Reservoir facts for kids
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This northwestern tip of Ogston Reservoir is cut off from the main reservoir by the B6014. This is where the River Amber joins the reservoir, its course can be seen when water levels are low
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 Ogston Reservoir
Location in Derbyshire
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| Location | Derbyshire |
| Coordinates | 53°8′16″N 1°26′18″W / 53.13778°N 1.43833°W |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | River Amber |
| Primary outflows | River Amber |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 220 acres (89 ha) |
Ogston Reservoir is a large, man-made lake in Derbyshire, England. It is a reservoir that holds water for people to use. You can find it near the villages of Brackenfield and Ashover. The town of Clay Cross is also close by.
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What is Ogston Reservoir?
Ogston Reservoir was built to hold water from the River Amber. It was first made to supply water to a coal plant. Today, it provides drinking water for homes and businesses nearby. It also stores water for another big reservoir called Carsington Water.
Size and Water
The reservoir covers about 200 acres (which is like 150 football fields!). It can hold a huge amount of water. This is about 1.3 billion imperial gallons, or 5.9 billion litres. That's a lot of water!
How Ogston Reservoir Was Made
The valley where Ogston Reservoir now sits was flooded in 1958. This meant that farms, roads, and even part of a railway line went underwater.
The Village of Woolley
When the valley was flooded, most of a village called Woolley was covered by water. Many buildings disappeared. These included the village store, a blacksmith's shop, and even the local pub, 'Napoleons Home'. The people who lived in Woolley had to move. They went to new houses built in a nearby area called Badger Lane. This new place eventually became known as the village of Woolley Moor.
Fun Activities at the Reservoir
Ogston Reservoir is a great place for many outdoor activities. You can go sailing and windsurfing on the water. It's also a popular spot for trout-fishing.
Birdwatching Paradise
The reservoir is very famous for its amazing bird-life. Over 200 different kinds of birds have been seen here! Some rare birds have visited Ogston, like the Wilson's phalarope, Sabine's gull, and long-tailed skuas. This makes it a special place for nature lovers.
Famous Connections
A very famous sailor, Ellen MacArthur, trained at Ogston Reservoir. She is known for sailing alone around the world very fast. On February 7, 2005, she set a world record for the fastest solo trip around the globe. Her training at Ogston helped her achieve this amazing feat.
