[5] Following an agreement made in 1970 the size of the reservoir was increased by seven times and the water level was raised by 20 metres (66 ft), with work starting in 1976 and being completed in 1983.

[6] The reservoir outlet is the site of a renewable energy project that saw the installation of a small turbine that generates 1400 MWh of electricity per annum.

[8] Other birds that can be seen at various times in the area include ringed plover, northern lapwing, common redshank, Eurasian curlew, reed bunting, lesser redpoll, whinchat and sedge warbler.

[9] The reservoir is a popular destination for leisure activities such as sailing, walking and visitors to Stump Cross Caverns.

In 2019, the club announced that it had been awarded Recognised Training Centre status by the Royal Yachting Association.