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Chard Reservoir is a 36.97-hectare (91.4-acre) reservoir north east of Chard Somerset, England. It is owned and managed by South Somerset District Council[2] and is a recipient of the Green Flag Award.[3]

Chard Reservoir
Chard Reservoir
Location	Chard, Somerset, England
Coordinates	50°53′04″N 2°56′34″W
Primary inflows	River Isle
Primary outflows	river Isle
Catchment area	7.65 km2 (2.95 sq mi)[1]
Built	1842
Surface area	36.97 hectares (91.4 acres)
Water volume	795,000 m3 (645 acre⋅ft)[1]

It was built on the river Isle in 1842 to provide water for the Chard Canal.[2]

It is a Local Nature Reserve.[4] It is used for dog walking, fishing and birdwatching, with a bird hide having been installed.[5] Birds which are spotted regularly include herons, egrets, kingfishers, cormorants, grebes, gulls, ducks and also a wide range of woodland birds such as nuthatch, treecreeper and woodpeckers. Rarities have included ring-necked duck, great white egret, cattle egret and yellow-browed warbler.[6]

The water is stocked with carp.[3]

References

External links

• "Map of Chard Reservoir". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.

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