Higher and Lower Slade Reservoirs were originally impounded for potable water supply but local knowledge suggests this reservoir is no longer used (and is considered natural by the enrvioment agency).

The reservoir has a 6-acre mixed fishery (carp, bream, tench, perch, roach & pike) managed by SW Lakes Trust.

Fishing is allowed in this reservoir, but is strictly limited and requires a special permit.

[4] In 2004 Charlotte Pinkney was murdered, more than 50 searches across North Devon and West Somerset took place.

About 150 million litres of water was drained from two reservoirs that where near her home for police divers to look for clues.