Auchengaich Reservoir
Auchengaich Reservoir was created in 1942 through the construction of an earthfill dam built by the military to supply water to Helensburgh and the Gareloch during World War II.[1]
National grid reference NS27609150
| Auchengaich Reservoir | |
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| Location | Glen Fruin, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56.0860°N 4.7705°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary outflows | Auchengaich Burn |
| Basin countries | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 34,000 m2 (370,000 sq ft) |
| Surface elevation | 244 m (801 ft) |
See also
- List of reservoirs and dams in the United Kingdom
Sources
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