Lake Gregory (Nuwara Eliya)
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LocationNuwara Eliya
Coordinates6°57′25″N 80°46′48″E / 6.957°N 80.780°E
| Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya | |
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  Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya | |
| Location | Nuwara Eliya |
| Coordinates | 6°57′25″N 80°46′48″E / 6.957°N 80.780°E |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | Sri Lanka |
| Built | 1873 |
| Surface area | 91.2 ha (225 acres) |
| Surface elevation | 1,874 m (6,148 ft) |
| Islands | One |
| Settlements | Nuwara Eliya |
| References | [1] |
Lake Gregory sometimes also called Gregory Lake or Gregory Reservoir, is a reservoir in the heart of the tea country hill city of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka. Lake Gregory was created during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873.[2] The lake and the surrounding area make up the Gregory Lake Area.
