has gloss | eng: Hollywood Reservoir (Lake Hollywood) is a reservoir located in Hollywood, California. It is a man-made reservoir built in 1924 and held by the Mulholland Dam. It was designed by William Mulholland. The lake currently holds 2.5 billion gallons of water and once provided Los Angeles with most of its water. The surrounding area is open to hikers and joggers, although swimming and boating are restricted. The reservoir is maintained by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. The reservoir and surrounding neighborhood are located just below the Hollywood Sign. |