Megget Reservoir
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| Megget Reservoir | |
|---|---|
| Location | Scottish Borders |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 259 ha |
| Surface elevation | 334 m |
Megget Reservoir in the Scottish Borders is an impounding embankment dam that holds water for Lothian. Tunnels, aqueducts and pipelines convey the water to the Lothian area; from the Tweedsmuir Hills into the Manor Valley, through the Meldon Hills and into the reservoirs at Gladhouse and Glencourse. Megget is located about two miles to the west of St Mary's Loch in the Ettrick Forest.
[edit] History
The Megget Reservoir Scheme was first considered in 1963. The Water Order was granted by the Secretary of State in 1974, and construction started in 1976
[edit] Statistics
- Officially opened: September 30, 1983
- Area of water surface: 259 ha (640 acres)
- Capacity: 61,400,000 cu.m
- Top water level: 334 m O.D. (1095.5 ft)
- Embankment maximum height: 56 m
- Embankment crest length: 568 m
[edit] References
- Lothian Regional Council Brochure, Megget Water, circa 1983
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