King George VI Reservoir

King George VI Reservoir
Setting sun over water
View across the reservoir
A map of Surrey with a mark indicating the location of the King George VI Reservoir
A map of Surrey with a mark indicating the location of the King George VI Reservoir
King George VI Reservoir
LocationSurrey since 1965; Middlesex before 1965
Coordinates51°26′56″N 0°30′07″W / 51.449°N 0.502°W / 51.449; -0.502
TypeMan made reservoir
Primary inflowsStaines Reservoirs Aqueduct from Hythe End
Primary outflowsStaines Reservoirs Aqueduct to Kempton Park and Hampton Waterworks
Catchment areaThames Basin
Basin countriesUnited Kingdom
Built1937
Surface area140 ha (350 acres)
Max. depth17 m (56 ft)
Water volume15.88 Gl (3.49×10^9 imp gal)
Shore length15.23 kilometres (3.25 mi)
Surface elevation15 metres (49 ft) to 16 metres (52 ft)
IslandsNone
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

The King George VI Reservoir sits between Stanwell Moor and Staines upon Thames, south-west of Heathrow, England. It is between Staines Moor and a north–south road abutting the Staines Reservoirs. The reservoir was opened in November 1947 and named after the then reigning monarch George VI. It is owned by Thames Water.