Created in 1931[1] when Crum Creek was dammed near Pennsylvania Route 252, it is an approximately 391-acre (1.58 km2) drinking-water reservoir maintained by Essential Utilities.

Until the last two decades,[2] the reservoir was open to fishing via an entrance on Gradyville Road in Newtown Township.

There is still a wide array of aquatic life in the reservoir, which includes largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, various pan fish, muskie [citation needed], trout, and catfish.

There is also a bald eagle that nests on the Upper Providence side of the reservoir.

The reservoir is patrolled by Aqua America security during day hours.