Allt na Lairige Dam

Allt na Lairige Dam, is a pre-stressed concrete dam in Argyll and Bute, Scotland at grid reference NN25251745. It creates an impounding which serves Allt na Lairige hydro-electric power station, which is part of the Shira Hydro-Electric Scheme, and is located on the River Fyne just before it discharges into Loch Fyne.
  • Type: Stream
  • Description: dam in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, impounding Allt na Lairige Reservoir
  • Also known as: “Allt na Lairige”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Allt na Lairige hydro power station and Beinn Bhuidhe.

Power station

Peak
is a mountain near the head of Loch Fyne in in the . is situated 2 miles northwest of Allt na Lairige Dam.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cairndow and Ardlui.

Village
is a coastal hamlet in , Scotland. is situated 5 miles southwest of Allt na Lairige Dam.

Hamlet
Tarbet is a village on in , Scotland. is situated 5 miles east of Allt na Lairige Dam.

Hamlet
is a small hamlet in , … is situated 5 miles east of Allt na Lairige Dam.

Allt na Lairige Dam

Latitude
56.31295° or 56° 18′ 47″ north
Longitude
-4.85777° or 4° 51′ 28″ west
Elevation
610 feet (186 metres)
Open location code
9C8Q847R+5V
Geo­Names ID
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Clachan and Inveruglas.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Newton Hill and Glen Fyne.

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