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.
Gleann Loch | |
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Location | North Knapdale, Scotland |
Coordinates | 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) |
See also
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edit- "Argyll and Bute Council Reservoirs Act 1975 Public Register"
- Scotlands Places - Crinan Canal, Glen Clachaig Feeder Reservoir System