Gleann Dubh
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LocationBarcaldine, Scotland
BasincountriesScotland, United Kingdom
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| Location | Barcaldine, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56°31′43″N 5°17′16″W / 56.5287°N 5.2878°W grid reference NM97804230 |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 166,000 m2 (1,790,000 sq ft) |
| Surface elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
The reservoir (the "Black Glen") is an impounding reservoir located 9 kilometres north east of the Connel Bridge in Barcaldine Forest. The earthen dam is 23.4 metres high and was completed in 1984. The reservoir provides a supply of water for the hydroelectric scheme at the Marine Resource Centre in the village of Barcaldine.
