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I have a question about the lake in Chiswick house grounds

Why does the lake level fluctuate so much?Including sometimes flooding the path?What controls the lake level?

Simon Pedley ● 8h4 Comments

That's a helpful book Paul.So we have the Bollo Stream tumbling dowm from Acton/Ealing > bollo bridge road > the bollo pub > historic mild damage to some houses in "chiswick road" > fishers lane and onwards!

Jim Lawes ● 1h

https://www.londonslostrivers.com/bollo-brook.html

Paul James ● 2h

The "lake" is the only part of river that is mainly culveted and therefore invisible above ground. It begins at Spring Grove - the clue is in the name.

Sam Hearn ● 4h

If AI is to be believed."Chiswick House's sluice gates control the water level of the lake and the Cascade, drawing water directly from the Thames and requiring the gates to be opened to allow for debris to be flushed out. These gates are crucial for maintaining the garden's water features and are a key part of the landscape designed by the 3rd Earl of Burlington."I have also read  this from a more traditional source together with pictures, though I can't immediately remember where.

Bruce Hammal ● 6h