Gleann Loch
| Gleann Loch | |
|---|---|
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| Location | North Knapdale, Scotland |
| Coordinates |
56°02′18″N 5°30′18″W / 56.0384°N 5.5051°WCoordinates: 56°02′18″N 5°30′18″W / 56.0384°N 5.5051°W grid reference NR81768836 |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 121,000 m2 (1,300,000 sq ft) |
| Water volume | 495,000 m3 (401 acre⋅ft) |
| Surface elevation | 209 m (686 ft) |
The loch runs south west to north east and is an impounding reservoir located to the west of Lochgilphead, Scotland. It is one of a number of lochs supplying water to the Crinan Canal. The earthen dam is 15 metres high. Records show the dam was constructed before 1860.
See also
Sources
- "Argyll and Bute Council Reservoirs Act 1975 Public Register"
- Scotlands Places - Crinan Canal, Glen Clachaig Feeder Reservoir System
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