Saratov Reservoir (‹See Tfd›Russian: Саратовское водохрани́лище) is an artificial lake in the lower part of the Volga River in Russia formed by the dam of the Saratov Hydroelectric Station situated in the city of Balakovo. Filling of the reservoir started in 1967. The uppermost point of the reservoir is situated in Tolyatti, it stretches through Samara and Saratov oblasts. The city of Samara and the Volga's Samara Bend are situated on the reservoir. The namesake city of Saratov is situated downstream from the dam.