[5] Broderick Reservoir was built in 1967 as part of South Saskatchewan River Project.

That project involved the building of aqueducts and a series of reservoirs to supply water for irrigation, consumption, and industry originating at Gardiner Dam at Lake Diefenbaker.

Broderick, the closest community, is about 1.6 kilometres (1 mi) to the north.

[7] Broderick Reservoir is supplied by the 22.5-kilometre (14.0 mi) M1 Canal from Lake Diefenbaker.

[9] Fish commonly found in Broderick Reservoir include northern pike, yellow perch, burbot, sauger, and walleye.