As of 2026-08-21, Loch Ericht tops the list with 156 m.
- #1 Loch Ericht — 156 m
lake in Perth and Kinross, and Highland, Scotland, UK, outflows to River Ericht
Loch Ericht is a freshwater loch on the border between the former Perthshire, now Perth and Kinross and the former Inverness-shire, now Highlands Council areas of Scotland. It has a north-east to south-west orientation. The village of Dalwhinnie lies at the north east end of the loch. Loch Ericht is the tenth largest freshwater lake in Scotland and has a good reputation for its trout fishing and Ferox trout. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #2 Loch Shin — 49 m
reservoir in Highland, Scotland, UK, outflows to the River Shin
Loch Shin is a loch in the Scottish North West Highlands. To the south is the town of Lairg. The loch, the largest in Sutherland, runs from the north-west to the south-east and is 17 miles long. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #3 Ladybower Reservoir — 41 m
reservoir in Derbyshire, England
Ladybower Reservoir is a large Y-shaped, artificial reservoir, the lowest of three in the Upper Derwent Valley in Derbyshire, England. The River Ashop flows into the reservoir from the west; the River Derwent flows south, initially through Howden Reservoir, then Derwent Reservoir, and finally through Ladybower Reservoir. The reservoir is owned by the water company Severn Trent. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #4 Thirlmere — 40 m
reservoir in the United Kingdom
Thirlmere is a reservoir in the Cumberland district in Cumbria and the English Lake District. The Helvellyn ridge lies to the east of Thirlmere. To the west of Thirlmere are a number of fells; for instance, Armboth Fell and Raven Crag both of which give views of the lake and of Helvellyn beyond. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #5 Derwent Reservoir — 30 m
reservoir on the border between County Durham and Northumberland, in England
The Derwent Reservoir is a reservoir on the River Derwent, on the border between County Durham and Northumberland, in England. It is west of Consett. It is 3.5 miles (5.6 km) long) and covers an area of 4 km2 and has a maximum depth of 100 ft (30m) and when full, holds 11,000 million gallons (50,000,000m³). Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #6 Draycote Water — 18 m
reservoir in the United Kingdom
Draycote Water is a 240-hectare (590-acre) reservoir and country park near the village of Dunchurch, 3.75 miles (6 km) south of Rugby in Warwickshire, England, owned and operated by Severn Trent Water. It draws its water from the River Leam, and supplies drinking water to Rugby and Coventry. It is named after the nearby hamlet of Draycote and is the largest body of water within Warwickshire. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #7 Yarrow Reservoir — 14 m
reservoir in Lancashire, England, UK
Yarrow Reservoir – named after the River Yarrow – is a reservoir in the Rivington chain in Anglezarke, Lancashire, England, and has a storage capacity second to Anglezarke Reservoir. Construction of the reservoir, designed by Liverpool Borough Engineer Thomas Duncan, began in 1867. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #8 Cod Beck Reservoir — 5.20 m
reservoir in North Yorkshire, England, UK
Cod Beck Reservoir is a man-made lake situated within the North York Moors National Park, near the village of Osmotherley in the English county of North Yorkshire. The reservoir is named after Cod Beck, which is the small river that fills it. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #9 Netherton Reservoir — 2.20 m
reservoir in West Midlands, England, UK
Netherton Reservoir - otherwise known as Lodge Farm Reservoir or locally known as The Rezza is a canal feeder reservoir in the Netherton district of Dudley, England. It opened in 1838, and is now used for watersports, as well as supplying water to the canal system. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #10 Boddington Reservoir — 2.10 m
reservoir in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
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