Helensburgh No. 2 Reservoir

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Helensburgh No. 2 Reservoir
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Helensburgh No. 2 Reservoir is located in Argyll and Bute
Helensburgh No. 2 Reservoir
Helensburgh No. 2 Reservoir
LocationHelensburgh, Scotland
Coordinates56°01′19″N 4°43′16″W / 56.0219°N 4.7210°W / 56.0219; -4.7210Coordinates: 56°01′19″N 4°43′16″W / 56.0219°N 4.7210°W / 56.0219; -4.7210
grid reference NS30438431
TypeReservoir
Basin countriesScotland, United Kingdom
Surface area53,707 m2 (578,100 sq ft)
Water volume229,000 m3 (186 acre⋅ft)
Surface elevation113 m (371 ft)

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 9 metres high and records show it was constructed before 1875.

See also[]

  • List of reservoirs and dams in the United Kingdom

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