Leorin Loch

Leorin Loch is of the impounding variety, located 2.5 kilometres north of Port Ellen, and is one of a group of three lochs supplying water to the island. The earthfill dam is 1.5 metres high.

Leorin Loch
Leorin Loch
Location	Port Ellen, Islay, Scotland
Coordinates	55.6599°N 6.1842°W / 55.6599; -6.1842 grid reference NR36924866
Type	Reservoir
Basin countries	Scotland, United Kingdom
Surface area	59,000 m2 (640,000 sq ft)
Surface elevation	102 m (335 ft)

See also

• List of reservoirs and dams in the United Kingdom

Sources

• "Argyll and Bute Council Reservoirs Act 1975 Public Register"