Reservoirs Act 1975 (Cap. 23). Country/Territory United Kingdom Document type Legislation Date 1975 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make further provision against escapes of water from large reservoirs or from lakes or lochs artificially created or enlarged. Subject Water Keyword Inland waters Waterworks Flood Inspection Monitoring Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Act sets out a new regulatory regime for the construction, enlargement and operation of artificial reservoirs of water in the United Kingdom. It also provides for monitoring and inspections by public authorities and measures of enforcement. It shall be the duty of each local authority to establish and maintain for their area a register showing the large raised reservoirs situated wholly or partly in the area. The Act also defines offences. Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Implemented by Reservoirs Act 1975 (Capacity, Registration, Prescribed Forms, etc.) (England) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 1677 of 2013). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013 Keyword: Inland waters, Waterworks, Flood, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Hazards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Reservoirs Act 1975 (Exemptions, Appeals and Inspections) (England) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 1896 of 2013). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013 Keyword: Inland waters, Waterworks, Flood, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Reservoirs Act 1975 (Referees) (Appointment, Procedure and Costs) (England) Rules 2013 (S.I. No. 1676 of 2013). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013 Keyword: Inland waters, Waterworks, Dispute settlement Source: FAO, FAOLEX Reservoirs Act 1975 (Capacity, Registration, Prescribed Forms, etc.) (Wales) Regulations 2016 (W.S.I. No. 80 (W. 37) of 2016). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016 Keyword: Inland waters, Waterworks, Data collection/reporting, Flood, Hazards, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Reservoirs Act 1975 (Exemptions, Appeals and Inspections) (Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 78 (W. 35) of 2016). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016 Keyword: Inland waters, Waterworks, Flood, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Wetlands Source: FAO, FAOLEX