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I expect you are already aware of this; the book “Retracing Canals to Croydon and Camberwell” p70 para 5, implies the reservoir (aka the lake) was man-made as a result of building dams to retain the water for the canal.
Have you considered visiting the local residential care homes to share your discoveries and glean memories from any residents who recall events of their youth? Their families may have photos of the area in past times. Also primary schools have local history as a topic: are there any nearby who could share resources?