The pictures of Howden Reservoir, in the upper Derwent valley, taken on June 2, capture its large basin dried out under the continuous baking sun.
It is usually filled with over 1.9m gallons of water - but capacity levels plummeted over the course of May, when rainfall levels were at a record low.
The Met Office says June is likely to be far more unsettled and rain has already fallen across much of the county.
5. Low water levels at Howden Reservoir in the Peak District.
Howden Dam is of solid masonry construction, and 117 ft tall, 1,080 ft long, and impounds 1,900,000 gallons of water, from a catchment area of 5,155 acres. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Tom Maddick / SWNS
6. Low water levels at Howden Reservoir in the Peak District.
The bone dry desert-like landscape. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Tom Maddick / SWNS
7. Low water levels at Howden Reservoir in the Peak District.
Several men died building the colossal dam at Howden and are buried at a nearby church. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Tom Maddick / SWNS
8. Low water levels at Howden Reservoir in the Peak District.
Water levels are expected to rise with a more unsettled month of weather ahead. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Tom Maddick / SWNS