Helensburgh No. 1 Reservoir

National grid reference NS30468387

Helensburgh, No 1 Reservoir
Location Helensburgh, Scotland
Coordinates 56°01′07″N 4°43′08″W / 56.0186°N 4.7188°W / 56.0186; -4.7188Coordinates: 56°01′07″N 4°43′08″W / 56.0186°N 4.7188°W / 56.0186; -4.7188
Type Reservoir
Basin countries Scotland, United Kingdom
Surface area 39,500 sq. metres
Water volume 117,000 cubic metres
Surface elevation 107 metres

The 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]

See also

References

  1. "Overview of Helensburgh No.1 Reservoir". Scottish-places.info. Retrieved 2014-05-27.

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