Dhu Loch

National grid reference NS06206132

Dhu Loch (Loch Dhu)
Location Bute, Scotland
Coordinates 55°48′34″N 5°05′20″W / 55.8095°N 5.0890°W / 55.8095; -5.0890Coordinates: 55°48′34″N 5°05′20″W / 55.8095°N 5.0890°W / 55.8095; -5.0890
Type Reservoir
Basin countries Scotland, United Kingdom
Surface area 115447 sq. metres
Water volume 455386 cubic metres
Surface elevation 98 metres

Dhu Loch (also known as "Loch Dhu") is an impounding reservoir, located 1 kilometre directly west of the much larger Loch Fad and 5 kilometres south west of Rothesay. The loch is part of the water supply system for the town. The earthen dam is 8.1 metres high and was completed in 1905.

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