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]
Helensburgh, No 1 Reservoir | |
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Location | Helensburgh, Scotland |
Coordinates | 56°01′07″N 4°43′08″W / 56.0186°N 4.7188°W 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) |
See also
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edit- ^ "Overview of Helensburgh No.1 Reservoir". Scottish-places.info. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
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