Spelga Reservoir
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| Spelga Reservoir | |
|---|---|
| Location | County Down, Northern Ireland |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Catchment area | 1,340 acres (5.4 km²) |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Water volume | 60 million gallons |
| Surface elevation | ~ 1,200 ft (370 m) |
Spelga Reservoir was formed by the Spelga Dam and sits amongst the Mourne Mountains at over 1,200 ft above sea level in County Down, Northern Ireland.
While the reservoir has not been stocked with fish for some years, it is home to wild trout. The Portadown and Banbridge areas receive their water supply from it.
