Gleann Loch

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
Gleann Loch
Location	North Knapdale, Scotland
Coordinates	56.0384°N 5.5051°W / 56.0384; -5.5051 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

• List of reservoirs and dams in the United Kingdom

Sources

• "Argyll and Bute Council Reservoirs Act 1975 Public Register"
• Scotlands Places - Crinan Canal, Glen Clachaig Feeder Reservoir System