Gleann Dubh

National grid reference NM97804230

Gleann Dubh
Location Barcaldine, Scotland
Coordinates 56°31′43″N 5°17′16″W / 56.5287°N 5.2878°W / 56.5287; -5.2878Coordinates: 56°31′43″N 5°17′16″W / 56.5287°N 5.2878°W / 56.5287; -5.2878
Type Reservoir
Basin countries Scotland, United Kingdom
Surface area 166000 sq. metres
Surface elevation 32 metres

The reservoir (the "Black Glen") is an impounding reservoir located 9 kilometres north east of the Connel Bridge in Barcaldine Forest. The earthen dam is 23.4 metres high and was completed in 1984. The reservoir provides a supply of water for the hydroelectric scheme at the Marine Resource Centre in the village of Barcaldine.

The Marine Resource Centre, Barcaldine

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