Helensburgh No. 1 Reservoir

Helensburgh, No 1 Reservoir
Location Helensburgh, Scotland
Coordinates 56°01′07″N 4°43′08″W / 56.0186°N 4.7188°W / 56.0186; -4.7188Coordinates: 56°01′07″N 4°43′08″W / 56.0186°N 4.7188°W / 56.0186; -4.7188
grid reference NS30468387
Type Reservoir
Basin countries Scotland, United Kingdom
Surface area 39,500 m2 (425,000 sq ft)
Water volume 117,000 m3 (95 acre⋅ft)
Surface elevation 107 m (351 ft)

The Helensburgh No. 1 reservoir is of the non-impounding variety. It is no longer part of the local water supply system and is used by Helensburgh Angling Club. The earthen dam is 6 metres high and records show it was constructed before 1868.[1]

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References

  1. ↑ "Overview of Helensburgh No.1 Reservoir". Scottish-places.info. Retrieved 2014-05-27.

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