Created in 1931 when
Crum Creek was dammed near
Pennsylvania Route 252, it is an approximately drinking-water reservoir maintained by
Essential Utilities. It is located within
Newtown Township,
Marple Township, and
Upper Providence Township. Until the last two decades, 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,
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. ==References==