Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Gartmorn Dam
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Gartmorn Dam — 1711-12 reservoir near Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, UK, outflows west to Brothie Burn.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alloa · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gartmorn Dam is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1711. Part of Gartmorn Dam Country Park and Nature Reserve. Wikidata describes it as: "1711-12 reservoir near Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, UK, outflows west to Brothie Burn". Coordinates: 56.1285°, -3.7393°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Gartmorn Dam is an artificial freshwater loch north-east of Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, UK, built in 1711–12 as a reservoir to supply water to hydraulic machines used in Alloa's mining industry. It was commissioned by John Erskine, 23rd and 6th Earl of Mar, to designs by George Sorocold, and is one of the earliest constructed reservoirs in Scotland.
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Background
History
Gartmorn Dam was commissioned by John, Earl of Mar, a Scottish noble and estate owner, who had received training in drawing and architectural design, and was said to be 'infected with the desease of building'. Its purpose was to provide a sufficient head and volume of water to drive mining pumps supporting the extractive industry of Alloa. The dam, lake and associated waterworks were designed by and built, from 1711 to 1712, by English civil engineer George Sorocold. Sorocold caused the construction of a weir on the Black Devon waterway at Forestmill, raising its waters by 16 foot, and a lade to carry water about 2 mile westward to Gartmorn, where it was impounded by an earth dike. The lake…
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- Coordinates
- 56.1285, -3.7393
- District
- Clackmannanshire
- Postcode
- FK10 3AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alloa and Grangemouth
- Established
- 1711
- Nearest railway station
- Alloa — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24643671 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gartmorn Dam (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Gartmorn Dam - geograph.org.uk - 242283.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gartmorn Dam?
- Gartmorn Dam is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK10 3AU).
- What is Gartmorn Dam?
- Gartmorn Dam — 1711-12 reservoir near Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, UK, outflows west to Brothie Burn.
- How do I get to Gartmorn Dam?
- The nearest railway station is Alloa, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK10 3AU.
- When was Gartmorn Dam built?
- Built or established in 1711.
- Is Gartmorn Dam free to visit?
- Yes, Gartmorn Dam is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gartmorn Dam?
- The nearest railway station is Alloa, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK10 3AU.