| Brushes Reservoir | |
| Location: | Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, England |
| Type: | Reservoir |
| Max-Depth: | 44feet |
| Volume: | 52165000gal |
| Pushpin Map: | Greater Manchester |
Brushes Reservoir is the second lowest reservoir of a series of four in the Brushes valley above Stalybridge in Greater Manchester, England.[1] It was built in the 19th century to provide a supply of safe drinking water. It is owned and operated by United Utilities. The reservoir dam consists of a clay core within an earth embankment.
| Name | Depth of reservoir | Capacity of reservoir | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61feet | 202084000gal | ||
| Brushes Reservoir | 44feet | 52165000gal | |
| 33feet | 55500000gal | ||
| 53feet | 168908000gal | ||
| Total | - | 882939000gal [2] |