Lower Seletar Reservoir was constructed under the Sungei Seletar/Bedok Water Scheme, completed in 1986.

Its unique feature was the construction of nine stormwater collection stations to tap the storm runoffs of the surrounding urbanised catchments.

In 2004, Public Utilties Board (PUB) allowed sailing at Lower Seletar Reservoir.

This was done in collaboration with the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) and the Seletar Country Club.

Sports fishing is also carried out at designated areas of the Lower Seletar Reservoir.