Aldenham Reservoir

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lake_name = Aldenham Reservoir
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location = Hertfordshire
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lat = 51.65
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caption = Map showing the location of Aldenham Reservoir within Hertfordshire.
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Aldenham Reservoir is situated in the County of Hertfordshire in England about one mile (1.6 km) to the west of the village of Elstree.

It is 65 acres in extent and was built by the Grand Union Canal Company to control the water levels in the River Colne following the construction of the Grand Union Canal. It was hand dug by French prisoners of war between 1795 and 1797. [Hertsmere Borough Council: tourism and travel] [Herts Direct: Borehamwood Plateau: Physical Influences: Hydrology]

It is the source of the stream, Tykes Water, that runs north through Radlett.

It now forms the centre piece of the [http://www.hertsdirect.org/yrccouncil/hcc/env/enjoy/places/aldenhamcp/ Aldenham Country Park] and is used for recreational purposes, fishing and sailing. Aldenham Sailing Club [http://www.aldenhamsc.co.uk] is based here. Aldenham SC is a dinghy racing club, sailing mostly Laser, Enterprise, and RS300 dinghies. The very active club is also home to one of the largest fleets of Illusion mini-keelboats and it has a substantial Optimist ('Oppie') fleet. Aldenham SC is RYA affiliated, an RYA Volvo Champion Club and a recognized RYA Training Centre, providing a valuable service to the local community.

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