How Deep Is Ardingly Reservoir?

The reservoir contains 4.7 million litres and is 14m at its deepest.

Is Ardingly Reservoir man made?

Ardingly Reservoir is west of Ardingly in West Sussex. ... It was created in 1978 by damming Shell Brook, a tributary of the River Ouse which flows into the Ouse about 500m south of the reservoir. It is filled with water pumped from the River Ouse when river flows are high.

Can you swim in Ardingly Reservoir?

Chris said: “Our advice is never to swim at any reservoir unless it is a part of an organised event where the risks are suitably low and emergency services are in place.” Dangers to swimmers can include: An accumulation of silt on the bottom of the reservoir trapping feet.