MHG17279 - Loch Laggan Hydro Electric Dam
Summary
A curved plan gravity dam in a very prominent location adjacent to the A86, forming part of the Lochaber water power scheme and aluminium smelter, one of the most significant engineering schemes of the 20th century in Britain.
Type and Period (1)
- DAM (20th Century - 1934 AD to 1934 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
This dam was upgraded from Category B to Category A on the statutory list in November 2011, following a review as part of the Hydroelectric Power Thematic Survey 2010 . <1>
A new leaflet by the Lochaber Archaeological Society describes a report on the dam by 607 Squadron Dam Busters. A scan of the leaflet is attached to this record. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25577 Text/Designation Notification/List of Buildings: Historic Scotland. 14/11/2011. Combined Statutory and Descriptive List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Highland Council, One Hundred and Twenty Ninth Amendment) 2011.
- <2> SHG25652 Text/Publication/Leaflet: Lochaber Archaeological Society. 2012. War Years Over Lochaber. Digital (scanned as PDF).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 3723 8077 (76m by 183m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN38SE |
| Civil Parish | KILMONIVAIG |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB6835 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
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