Penwhirn Reservoir
| Penwhirn Dam | |
|---|---|
 Penwhirn Dam | |
  Penwhirn Dam | |
| Location | Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 54°59′10″N 4°56′06″W / 54.986°N 4.935°W |
| Primary inflows | Penwhirn Burn |
| Managing agency | Scottish Water |
Penwhirn Reservoir, is a reservoir in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, approximately 3.5 miles (6 km) east of Cairnryan. The reservoir was built in the 1950s to provide water to the Stranraer area.[1] The reservoir has an associated treatment works located to the east of the dam providing drinking water for a population of around 27,000 people. The dam height was raised in 2015 at cost of £8m to increase the capacity of the reservoir by around 40%.[2][3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Penwhirn Reservoir from The Gazetteer for Scotland". www.scottish-places.info. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ "Penwhirn Reservoir dam works complete". BBC News. 10 March 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ "Scottish Water completes £8m Penwhirn reservoir upgrade". www.waterbriefing.org. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
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