Loch a' Chaorainn

Not to be confused with Lochan A' Chaorainn south west of Inverness.

Not to be confused with Loch A' Chaorainn north east of Lochgilphead.

Loch a' Chaorainn
Loch a' Chaorainn
Location	South Knapdale, Scotland
Coordinates	55.9193°N 5.5582°W / 55.9193; -5.5582 grid reference NR77787535
Type	Reservoir
Basin countries	Scotland, United Kingdom
Surface area	123,200 m2 (1,326,000 sq ft)
Water volume	305,000 m3 (247 acre⋅ft)
Surface elevation	155 m (509 ft)

Loch a' Chaorainn (Loch of the Rowan) is a lake dammed as an impounding reservoir which lies 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) north west of Tarbert. The concrete dam is 8.2 metres (27 ft) high and was completed in 1995.

See also

• List of reservoirs and dams in the United Kingdom

Sources

• "Argyll and Bute Council Reservoirs Act 1975 Public Register"