[1] It is located at the western edge of Tai Lam Country Park and less than one kilometre away from Hung Shui Hang Reservoir.

The water from the reservoir eventually flows through the Tuen Mun River and empties into the Castle Peak Bay.

The reservoir can be accessed by Stage 2 of the Tuen Mun Trail.

[3] In the past 20 years, at least six children playing in the water died in Lam Tei Reservoir.

It is rumoured that there are "carp spirits" in the reservoir, and the children were dragged into the water to drown.