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Gleann Dubh

Coordinates: 56°31′43″N 5°17′16″W / 56.5287°N 5.2878°W / 56.5287; -5.2878
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Gleann Dubh
Gleann Dubh is located in Argyll and Bute
Gleann Dubh
Gleann Dubh
LocationBarcaldine, Scotland
Coordinates56°31′43″N 5°17′16″W / 56.5287°N 5.2878°W / 56.5287; -5.2878
grid reference NM97804230
TypeReservoir
Basin countriesScotland, United Kingdom
Surface area166,000 m2 (1,790,000 sq ft)
Surface elevation32 m (105 ft)

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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